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A parent or a guardian of a minor or an incapacitated person, by an acknowledged power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding six months, any of the parent's or guardian's powers regarding care, custody or property of the minor child or protected person, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor protected person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 45. Uniform Probate Code § 45-5-104. Delegation of powers by parent or guardian - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-45-uniform-probate-code/nm-st-sect-45-5-104/
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