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NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-103 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-103 - Applicability.

 32C-1-103. Applicability.This Chapter applies to all powers of attorney except the following:(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.(3) A proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity.(4) A power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-104 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-104 - Power of attorney; durability.

 32C-1-104. Power of attorney; durability.A power of attorney created pursuant to this Chapter is durable unless the instrument expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-105 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-105 - Execution of power of attorney.

 32C-1-105. Execution of power of attorney.A power of attorney must be (i) signed by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney and (ii) acknowledged. A signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgements.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-106 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-106 - Validity of power of attorney.

 32C-1-106. Validity of power of attorney.(a) A power of attorney executed in this State on or after January 1, 2018, is valid if its execution complies with G.S. 32C-1-105.(b) A power of attorney executed in this State before January 1, 2018, the effective date of this Chapter is valid if its execution complied with the law of this State as it existed at the time of execution.(c) A power of attorney executed other than in this State is valid in this State if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with any of the following:(1) The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney pursuant to G.S. 32C-1-107.(2) The requirements for a military power of attorney pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1044b, as amended.(d) Except as otherwise provided by statute other than this Chapter, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-107 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-107 - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.

 32C-1-107. Meaning and effect of power of attorney.The meaning and effect of a power of attorney is determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney and, in the absence of an indication of jurisdiction, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the power of attorney was executed.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-108 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-108 - Nomination of guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.

 32C-1-108. Nomination of guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.(a) In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a guardian of the principal's estate, or guardian of the principal's person, or general guardian for consideration by the clerk of superior court if protective proceedings for the principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or disqualification, the clerk of superior court shall make its appointment in accordance with the principal's most recent nomination. If a guardian of the principal's person is nominated in a health care power of attorney, that nomination shall control over the nomination, if any, in a power of attorney.(b) If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, the clerk of superior court appoints a guardian of the principal's estate, or general guardian or other fiduciary charged with the management of some or all of the principal's property, the agent is accountable to the guardian or the fiduciary as well as to the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the agent's authority continues unless suspended or terminated by the clerk of superior court pursuant to G.S. 32C-1-116(a)(2) or terminated by the guardian of the principal's estate or general guardian pursuant to G.S. 32C-1-110(a)(7) or G.S. 32C-1-110(b)(5).  (2017-153, s. 1; 2018-142, s. 27(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-109 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-109 - When power of attorney effective.

 32C-1-109. When power of attorney effective.(a) A power of attorney is effective when executed unless the principal provides in the power of attorney that it becomes effective at a future date or upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency.(b) If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency, the principal, in the power of attorney, may authorize one or more persons to determine in a writing or other record that the event or contingency has occurred.(c) If a power of attorney becomes effective upon the principal's incapacity and the principal has not authorized a person to determine whether the principal is incapacitated, or the person authorized is unable or unwilling to make the determination, the power of attorney becomes effective upon a determination in a writing or other record in one of the following manners:(1) After a personal examination of the principal, by two individuals who are either a physician, a licensed psychologist, or both, that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of G.S. 32C-1-102(6)a.(2) By an attorney-at-law, a judge, or an appropriate governmental official that the principal is incapacitated within the meaning of G.S. 32C-1-102(6)b.Notwithstanding the subsequent capacity of the principal to manage property or business affairs, a power of attorney which becomes effective under this subsection shall remain effective until its termination pursuant to G.S. 32C-1-110(a) or the agent's authority terminates pursuant to G.S. 32C-1-110(b).(d) A person authorized by the principal in the power of attorney to determine that the principal is incapacitated may act as the principal's personal representative pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 1171 through 1179 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320d, as amended, and applicable regulations, to obtain access to the principal's health care information and communicate with the principal's health care provider.  (2017-153, s. 1; 2018-142, s. 28(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-111 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-111 - Coagents and successor agents.

 32C-1-111. Coagents and successor agents.(a) A principal may designate two or more persons to act as coagents. A principal may expressly require in the power of attorney that coagents act jointly. If a principal does not expressly require that coagents act jointly, each coagent may exercise the coagents' authority independently without the knowledge, consent, or joinder of any other coagent or coagents. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides and if any one or more coagents resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, or otherwise fails to act, the remaining agent or coagents may continue to act.(b) A principal may designate one or more successor agents to act if an agent resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, is not qualified to serve, or declines to serve. A principal may grant authority to designate one or more successor agents to an agent or other person designated by name, office, or function. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a successor agent shall have the following powers and limitations:(1) The successor agent has the same authority as that granted to the original agent.(2) The successor agent may not act until all predecessor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve, or have declined to serve.(c) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an agent that does not participate in or conceal a breach of fiduciary duty committed by another agent, including a predecessor agent, is not liable for the actions of the other agent.(d) An agent that has actual knowledge of a breach or imminent breach of fiduciary duty by another agent shall notify the principal and, if the principal is incapacitated, take any action reasonably appropriate in the circumstances to safeguard the principal's best interest. An agent that fails to notify the principal or take action as required by this subsection is liable for the reasonably foreseeable damages that could have been avoided if the agent had notified the principal or taken such action.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-112 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-112 - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.

 32C-1-112. Reimbursement and compensation of agent.(a) If the terms of the power of attorney specify the amount or the way the compensation is to be determined, the agent is entitled to the compensation as specified.(b) If the terms of the power of attorney do not specify the amount or the way the compensation is to be determined, and the principal thereafter becomes incapacitated, then subsequent to the principal's incapacity the agent is entitled to receive reasonable compensation as determined by the clerk of superior court in accordance with G.S. 32-59.(c) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent is entitled upon request to the clerk of superior court pursuant to G.S. 32-59 to be reimbursed for expenses properly incurred on behalf of the principal.  (2017-153, s. 1; 2018-142, s. 29.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-113 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-113 - Agent's acceptance.

 32C-1-113. Agent's acceptance.Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent or by any other assertion or conduct indicating acceptance.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-115 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-115 - Exoneration of agent.

 32C-1-115. Exoneration of agent.A provision in a power of attorney relieving an agent of liability for breach of duty is binding on the principal and the principal's successors in interest except to the extent the provision relieves the agent of liability for breach of duty committed (i) in bad faith or (ii) with reckless indifference to the purposes of the power of attorney or the best interest of the principal.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-118 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-118 - Agent's resignation; notice.

 32C-1-118. Agent's resignation; notice.Unless the power of attorney provides a different method for an agent's resignation, an agent may resign by giving written notice of resignation to the following:(1) To the principal if the principal is not incapacitated.(2) If the principal is incapacitated, to (i) the guardian of the principal's estate, the guardian of the principal's person, or general guardian, if one has been appointed, and (ii) any coagent or, if none, the successor agent next designated.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-121 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-121 - Principles of law and equity.

 32C-1-121. Principles of law and equity.The common law, including the common law of agency, and principles of equity supplement this Chapter, except to the extent modified by this Chapter or another provision of the General Statutes.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-122 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-122 - Laws applicable to financial institutions and other entities.

 32C-1-122. Laws applicable to financial institutions and other entities.This Chapter does not supersede any other law applicable to financial institutions or other entities, and the other law controls if inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-1-123 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.|§ 32C-1-123 - Remedies under other law.

 32C-1-123. Remedies under other law.The remedies under this Chapter are not exclusive and do not abrogate any right or remedy under the law of this State, other than this Chapter.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-2-202 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 2 - Authority.|§ 32C-2-202 - Incorporation of authority.

 32C-2-202. Incorporation of authority.(a) An agent has authority described in this Chapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in G.S. 32C-2-204 through G.S. 32C-2-217 or cites the section in which the authority is described.(b) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in G.S. 32C-2-204 through G.S. 32C-2-217 or a citation to G.S. 32C-2-204 through G.S. 32C-2-217 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.(c) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.  (2017-153, s. 1; 2018-142, s. 31(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-2-203 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 2 - Authority.|§ 32C-2-203 - Construction of authority, generally.

 32C-2-203. Construction of authority, generally.Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, by executing a power of attorney that incorporates by reference a subject described in G.S. 32C-2-204 through G.S. 32C-2-217 or that grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do pursuant to G.S. 32C-2-201(d), a principal authorizes the agent, with respect to that subject, to do all of the following:(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, including creating at any time a schedule listing some or all of the principal's property and attaching it to the power of attorney.(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 power of attorney.(6) Engage, compensate, and discharge an attorney, accountant, discretionary investment manager, expert witness, or other advisor.(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.(10) Do any lawful act with respect to the subject and all property related to the subject.  (2017-153, s. 1; 2018-142, s. 31(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-2-205 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 2 - Authority.|§ 32C-2-205 - Tangible personal property.

 32C-2-205. Tangible personal property.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to do all of the following:(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 for the principal or any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest to borrow money or to pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of (i) a debt of the principal, (ii) a debt guaranteed by the principal, (iii) a debt of any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest, or (iv) a debt guaranteed by any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest.(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 all of the following: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.f. Using and making repairs, alterations, or improvements to the property.(6) Change the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-2-206 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 2 - Authority.|§ 32C-2-206 - Stocks and bonds.

 32C-2-206. Stocks and bonds.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to do all of the following:(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 for the principal or any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest to borrow money, or to pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of (i) a debt of the principal, (ii) a debt guaranteed by the principal, (iii) a debt of any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest, or (iv) a debt guaranteed by any entity in which the principal has an ownership interest.(4) Receive certificates and other evidences of ownership with respect to stocks and bonds.(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.  (2017-153, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 32C-2-207 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 32C - North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act|Article 2 - Authority.|§ 32C-2-207 - Commodities and options.

 32C-2-207. Commodities and options.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to do all of the following:(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.(2) Establish, continue, modify, and terminate option accounts.  (2017-153, s. 1.)