§ 28-68-306 - Scope of power.

28-68-306. Scope of power.

(a) The power may be restricted, or it may grant complete authority to provide for the care of the principal's person and property.

(b) Except to the extent limited by the instrument creating the power or to the extent that court approval is required by the instrument, the attorney in fact without prior court approval may:

(1) Endorse checks and other instruments made payable to the principal;

(2) Sell, encumber, lease, or otherwise manage the principal's property; and

(3) Execute and deliver deeds, conveyances, stock and bond transfers, contracts, and other instruments necessary to carry out the power.

(c) The power remains valid until terminated as provided in this subchapter.

(d) The power is not invalidated by reason of any subsequent change in the mental or physical condition of the principal, including, but not restricted to, incompetency.