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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless the power of attorney provides for a different method for an agent's resignation, an agent may resign by giving notice to the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, to any of the following:
1. The conservator or guardian, if a conservator or guardian has been appointed for the principal, and any coagent or successor agent.
2. If there is no conservator, guardian, or coagent or successor agent, the agent may give notice to any of the following:
a. The principal's caregiver, including but not limited to a caretaker as defined in section 235B.2 or 235E.1.
b. Any other person reasonably believed by the agent to have sufficient interest in the principal's welfare.
c. A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 633B.118. Agent's resignation--notice - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xv-judicial-branch-and-judicial-procedures-chs-595-686/ia-code-sect-633b-118/
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