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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
This chapter shall apply to all powers of attorney except:
(1) A power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction;
(2) A power to make health care decisions, including but limited to, mental health care decisions;
(3) Any delegation of voting, management, or similar rights related to the governance or administration of an entity or business, including, but not limited to, delegation of voting or management rights;
(4) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose;
(5) A power created by a person other than an individual;
(6) A power that grants authority with respect to a single transaction or series of related transactions involving real estate;
(7) A power given to a transfer agent to facilitate a specific transfer or disposition of one or more identified stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments;
(8) A power authorizing a financial institution or broker-dealer, or an employee of the financial institution or broker-dealer, to act as agent for the account owner in executing trades or transfers of cash, securities, commodities, or other financial assets in the regular course of business;
(9) Powers of attorney provided for under Titles 19 and 33; and
(10) As set forth in Code Section 10-6B-81.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 10. Commerce and Trade § 10-6B-3 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-10-commerce-and-trade/ga-code-sect-10-6b-3.html
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