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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 15. Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries § 15-14-500.5. Definitions--excluded powers

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) For purposes of sections 15-14-501 and 15-14-502, “power of attorney” means a power to make health-care decisions granted by an individual.

(b) For purposes of section 15-14-502, “power of attorney” also includes a power or delegation that is:

(I) Excluded from the application of part 7 of this article pursuant to section 15-14-703;

(II) Not a power to make health-care decisions; and

(III) Not effective without application of section 15-14-502.

(c) For purposes of this part 5 and part 6 of this article, “medical durable power of attorney” and “medical power of attorney” means a power to make health-care decisions.

(2) A power and delegation that is excluded from the application of part 7 of this article by section 15-14-703, other than a power to make health-care decisions, may be exercised during the incapacity of the principal to the extent provided in the power or delegation or by applicable principles of law and equity.

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