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South Dakota Codified Laws

Chapter 59-12

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 59-12

Uniform Power of Attorney Act

59-12-1Definitions.59-12-2Applicability.59-12-3Durable power of attorney.59-12-4.1Notary exception--Vehicle title transfers to insurers.59-12-4Execution of power of attorney.59-12-5Validity of power of attorney.59-12-6Meaning and effect of power of attorney.59-12-7Nomination of conservator or guardian--Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.59-12-8When power of attorney is effective.59-12-9Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.59-12-10Coagents and successor agents.59-12-11Reimbursement and compensation of agent.59-12-12Agent's acceptance.59-12-13Agent's duties.59-12-14Exoneration of agent.59-12-15Judicial relief.59-12-16Agent's liability.59-12-17Agent's resignation--Notice.59-12-18Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.59-12-19Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.59-12-20Principles of law and equity.59-12-21Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.59-12-22Remedies under other law.59-12-23Authority that requires specific grant--Grant of general authority.59-12-24Incorporation of authority.59-12-25Construction of authority generally.59-12-26Real property.59-12-27Tangible personal property.59-12-28Stocks and bonds.59-12-29Commodities and options.59-12-30Banks and other financial institutions.59-12-31Operation of entity or business.59-12-32Insurance and annuities.59-12-33Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.59-12-34Claims and litigation.59-12-35Personal and family maintenance.59-12-36Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.59-12-37Retirement plans.59-12-38Taxes.59-12-39Gifts.59-12-40Effect on existing powers of attorney.59-12-41Statutory form--Power of attorney.59-12-42Statutory form--Agent's certification.59-12-43Statutory form--Revocation.