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12 DE Code § 49A-119. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 49A-119. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged personal power of attorney.

§ 49A-119. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged personal power of attorney. (a) For purposes of this section and § 49A-120 of this title, “acknowledged” means purportedly verified before a notarial officer. (b) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged personal power of attorney without actual knowledge that the signature is not genuine may rely upon a presumption that the signature is genuine. (c) A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged personal power of attorney without actual knowledge that the personal power of attorney is void, invalid, or terminated, that the purported agent's authority is void, invalid, or terminated, or that the agent is exceeding or improperly exercising the agent's authority may rely upon the personal power of attorney as if the personal power of attorney were genuine, valid and still in effect, the agent's authority were genuine, valid and still in effect, and the agent had not exceeded and had properly exercised the authority. (d) A person that is asked to accept an acknowledged personal power of attorney may request, and rely upon, without further investigation, an English translation, under oath of the translator, of the personal power of attorney if it contains, in whole or in part, language other than English. (e) For purposes of this section and § 49A-120 of this title, a person that conducts activities through employees is without actual knowledge of a fact relating to a personal power of attorney, a principal, or an agent if the employee conducting the transaction involving the personal power of attorney is without actual knowledge of the fact. Notification of revocation of a personal power of attorney by a principal or agent to an officer of a bank or other financial institution shall constitute actual notice to all employees. 77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 369, §§  6, 7;
12 DE Code § 49A-120. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 49A-120. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged personal power of attorney.

§ 49A-120. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged personal power of attorney. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section:  (1) A person shall accept an acknowledged personal power of attorney that is originally written in English or is translated into English, under oath of the translator; (2) A person may not require an additional or different form of personal power of attorney for authority granted in the personal power of attorney presented; and (3) A person may not refuse to accept an acknowledged personal power of attorney solely upon the basis that the form of such acknowledged personal power of attorney varies from the form set forth in § 49A-301 of this title. (b) A person is not required to accept an acknowledged personal power of attorney if:  (1) The person is not otherwise required to engage in a transaction with the principal in the same circumstances; (2) Engaging in a transaction with the agent or the principal in the same circumstances would be inconsistent with state or federal law; (3) The person has actual knowledge of the termination of the agent's authority or of the personal power of attorney before exercise of the power; (4) The person has actual knowledge that the personal power of attorney has been terminated or revoked, or is void or invalid, or that the agent does not have the authority to perform the act requested; or (5) The person promptly makes, has made, or has actual knowledge that another person has made, a report to the appropriate law-enforcement or social service agency stating a good faith belief that the principal may be subject to physical or financial abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment by the agent or a person acting for or with the agent. (c) A person that refuses in violation of this section to accept an acknowledged personal power of attorney is subject to:  (1) A court order compelling acceptance of the personal power of attorney; and (2) Liability for damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, incurred in any action or proceeding that confirms the validity of the personal power of attorney or authority of the agent to act, or compels acceptance of the personal power of attorney.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 152, §  1;
12 DE Code § 49A-201. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-201. Grant of general authority; authority that requires specific grant.

§ 49A-201. Grant of general authority; authority that requires specific grant. (a) Subject to subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, if a personal power of attorney grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do, and refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title or cites the section in which the authority is described, the agent has that general authority. (b) An agent under a personal power of attorney may do the following on behalf of the principal or with the principal's property only if the personal power of attorney expressly grants the agent the authority and exercise of the authority is not otherwise prohibited by another agreement or instrument to which the authority or property is subject:  (1) Create, amend, revoke, or terminate an inter vivos trust, to the extent the principal has the authority to do so; (2) Make a gift; (3) Create or change rights of survivorship; (4) Create or change a beneficiary designation; (5) Delegate authority granted under the personal power of attorney when all successor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve, or have declined to serve; (6) Exercise fiduciary powers that the principal has authority to delegate; (7) Reject, renounce, disclaim, release, or consent to a reduction in or modification of a share in or payment from an estate, trust, or other beneficial interest; or (8) Exercise all rights and powers granted to a fiduciary under the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets and Digital Accounts Act, Chapter 50 of this title. (c) Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, a grant of authority to make a gift is subject to § 49A-217 of this title. (d) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if the subjects over which authority is granted in a personal power of attorney are similar or overlap, the broadest authority controls. (e) Authority granted in a personal power of attorney is exercisable with respect to property that the principal has when the personal power of attorney is executed or is acquired later, whether or not the property is located in this State and whether or not the authority is exercised or the personal power of attorney is executed in this State. (f) An act performed by an agent pursuant to a personal power of attorney has the same effect and inures to the benefit of and binds the principal and the principal's successors in interest as if the principal had performed the act. 77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 416, §  2;
12 DE Code § 49A-202. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-202. Incorporation of authority.

§ 49A-202. Incorporation of authority. (a) A reference in a personal power of attorney to the short descriptive term used for a subject in §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title or a citation to a section of §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title granting general authority over that subject incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the personal power of attorney. (b) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference. 77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  9;
12 DE Code § 49A-203. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-203. Construction of authority generally.

§ 49A-203. Construction of authority generally. Except as otherwise provided in the personal power of attorney, by executing a personal power of attorney that incorporates by reference a subject described in §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title or that grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do pursuant to § 49A-201(a) of this title, a principal authorizes the agent, with respect to that subject, to:  (1) Demand, receive, and obtain by litigation or otherwise, money or another thing of value to which the principal is, may become, or claims to be entitled, and conserve, invest, disburse, or use anything so received or obtained for the purposes intended; (2) Contract in any manner with any person, on terms agreeable to the agent, to accomplish a purpose of a transaction and perform, rescind, cancel, terminate, reform, restate, release, or modify the contract or another contract made by or on behalf of the principal; (3) Execute, acknowledge, seal, deliver, file, or record any instrument or communication the agent considers desirable to accomplish a purpose of a transaction; (4) Initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, oppose, or propose or accept a compromise with respect to a claim existing in favor of or against the principal, or intervene in litigation relating to the claim; (5) Seek on the principal's behalf the assistance of a court or other governmental agency to carry out an act authorized in the personal power of attorney; (6) Engage, compensate, and discharge an attorney, accountant, discretionary investment manager, expert witness, advisor, service provider, or other professional; (7) Prepare, execute, and file a record, report, or other document to safeguard or promote the principal's interest under a statute or regulation; (8) Communicate with any representative or employee of a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, on behalf of the principal; (9) Access communications intended for, and communicate on behalf of the principal, whether by mail, electronic transmission, telephone, or other means; and (10) Do any lawful act with respect to the subject and all property related to the subject.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;  78 Del. Laws, c. 369, §  10;
12 DE Code § 49A-204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-204. Real property.

§ 49A-204. Real property. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to real property authorizes the agent to:  (1) Demand, buy, lease, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject an interest in real property or a right incident to real property; (2) Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quitclaim; release; surrender; retain title for security; encumber; partition; consent to partitioning; subject to an easement or covenant; subdivide; apply for zoning or other governmental permits; plat or consent to platting; develop; grant an option concerning; lease; sublease; contribute to an entity in exchange for an interest in that entity; or otherwise grant or dispose of an interest in real property or a right incident to real property; (3) Pledge or mortgage an interest in real property or right incident to real property as security to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal; (4) Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by litigation or otherwise a mortgage, deed of trust, conditional sale contract, encumbrance, lien, or other claim to real property which exists or is asserted; (5) Manage or conserve an interest in real property or a right incident to real property owned or claimed to be owned by the principal, including:  a. Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss; b. Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the interest or right by litigation or otherwise; c. Paying, assessing, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with them; and d. Purchasing supplies, hiring assistance or labor, and making repairs or alterations to the real property; (6) Use, develop, alter, replace, remove, erect, or install structures or other improvements upon real property in or incident to which the principal has, or claims to have, an interest or right; (7) Participate in a reorganization with respect to real property or an entity that owns an interest in or right incident to real property and receive, and hold, and act with respect to stocks and bonds or other property received in a plan of reorganization, including:  a. Selling or otherwise disposing of them; b. Exercising or selling an option, right of conversion, or similar right with respect to them; and c. Exercising any voting rights in person or by proxy; (8) Change the form of title of an interest in or right incident to real property; and (9) Dedicate to public use, with or without consideration, easements or other real property in which the principal has, or claims to have, an interest.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;
12 DE Code § 49A-205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-205. Tangible personal property.

§ 49A-205. Tangible personal property. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to:  (1) Demand, buy, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property; (2) Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quitclaim; release; surrender; create a security interest in; grant options concerning; lease; sublease; or, otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property; (3) Grant a security interest in tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property as security to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal; (4) Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by litigation or otherwise, a security interest, lien, or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property; (5) Manage or conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including:  a. Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss;  b. Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the property or interest, by litigation or otherwise; c. Paying, assessing, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments; d. Moving the property from place to place; e. Storing the property for hire or on a gratuitous bailment; and f. Using and making repairs, alterations, or improvements to the property; and (6) Change the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;
12 DE Code § 49A-206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-206. Stocks and bonds.

§ 49A-206. Stocks and bonds. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to:  (1) Buy, sell, and exchange stocks and bonds; (2) Establish, continue, modify, or terminate an account with respect to stocks and bonds; (3) Pledge stocks and bonds as security to borrow, pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal; (4) Receive certificates and other evidences of ownership with respect to stocks and bonds; and (5) Exercise voting rights with respect to stocks and bonds in person or by proxy, enter into voting trusts, and consent to limitations on the right to vote.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;
12 DE Code § 49A-207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-207. Commodities and options.

§ 49A-207. Commodities and options. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to:  (1) Buy, sell, exchange, assign, settle, and exercise commodity futures contracts and call or put options on stocks or stock indexes traded on a regulated option exchange; and (2) Establish, continue, modify, and terminate option accounts.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;
12 DE Code § 49A-208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-208. Banks and other financial institutions.

§ 49A-208. Banks and other financial institutions. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions authorizes the agent to:  (1) Continue, modify, and terminate an account or other banking arrangement made by or on behalf of the principal; (2) Establish, modify, and terminate an account or other banking arrangement with a bank, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, thrift company, brokerage firm, or other financial institution selected by the agent; (3) Contract for services available from a financial institution, including renting a safe deposit box or space in a vault; (4) Withdraw, by check, order, electronic funds transfer, or otherwise, money or property of the principal deposited with or left in the custody of a financial institution; (5) Receive statements of account, vouchers, notices, and similar documents from a financial institution and act with respect to them; (6) Enter a safe deposit box or vault and withdraw or add to the contents; (7) Borrow money and pledge as security personal property of the principal necessary to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal; (8) Make, assign, draw, endorse, discount, guarantee, and negotiate promissory notes, checks, drafts, and other negotiable or nonnegotiable paper of the principal or payable to the principal or the principal's order, transfer money, receive the cash or other proceeds of those transactions, and accept a draft drawn by a person upon the principal and pay it when due; (9) Receive for the principal and act upon a sight draft, warehouse receipt, or other document of title whether tangible or electronic, or other negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument; (10) Apply for, receive, and use letters of credit, credit and debit cards, electronic transaction authorizations, and traveler's checks from a financial institution and give an indemnity or other agreement in connection with letters of credit; and (11) Consent to an extension of the time of payment with respect to commercial paper or a financial transaction with a financial institution.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;
12 DE Code § 49A-210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations|Chapter 49A. Durable Personal Powers of Attorney Act|Subchapter II. Authority|§ 49A-210. Insurance and annuities.

§ 49A-210. Insurance and annuities. Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to insurance and annuities authorizes the agent to:  (1) Continue, pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract procured by or on behalf of the principal which insures or provides an annuity to either the principal or another person, whether or not the principal is a beneficiary under the contract; (2) Procure new, different, and additional contracts of insurance and annuities for the principal and select the amount, type of insurance or annuity, and mode of payment; (3) Pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract of insurance or annuity procured by the agent; (4) Apply for and receive a loan secured by a contract of insurance or annuity; (5) Surrender and receive the cash surrender value on a contract of insurance or annuity; (6) Exercise an election; (7) Exercise investment powers available under a contract of insurance or annuity; (8) Change the manner of paying premiums on a contract of insurance or annuity; (9) Change or convert the type of insurance or annuity with respect to which the principal has or claims to have authority described in this section; (10) Apply for and procure a benefit or assistance under a statute or regulation to guarantee or pay premiums of a contract of insurance on the life of the principal; (11) Collect, sell, assign, hypothecate, borrow against, or pledge the interest of the principal in a contract of insurance or annuity; (12) Select the form and timing of the payment of proceeds from a contract of insurance or annuity; and (13) Pay, from proceeds or otherwise, compromise or contest, and apply for refunds in connection with, a tax or assessment levied by a taxing authority with respect to a contract of insurance or annuity or its proceeds or liability accruing by reason of the tax or assessment.77 Del. Laws, c. 467, §  4;