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Sec. 1. (a) An attorney in fact is liable for the negligent exercise of the power of attorney, except for the exercise of the attorney in fact's power under IC 30-5-5-16 or IC 30-5-5-17.
(b) An attorney in fact is liable for the exercise of authority or failure to exercise authority under IC 30-5-5-16 or IC 30-5-5-17 only if the attorney in fact acted in bad faith.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries § 30-5-9-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-30-trusts-and-fiduciaries/in-code-sect-30-5-9-1/
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