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26-1A-201
Section 26-1A-201 Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority. (a) An
agent under a power of attorney may do the following on behalf of the principal or with the
principal's property only if the 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; (2) [reserved]; (3) create or change rights of survivorship; (4) create
or change a beneficiary designation; (5) delegate authority granted under the power of attorney;
(6) waive the principal's right to be a beneficiary of a joint and survivor annuity, including
a survivor benefit under a retirement plan; or (7) exercise fiduciary powers that the principal
has authority to delegate. (b) Notwithstanding a grant of authority to do an act described
in subsection (a), unless the power of attorney otherwise expressly...
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26-1A-102
Section 26-1A-102 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Agent" means a person granted
authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent,
attorney-in-fact, or otherwise. The term includes an original agent, co-agent, successor agent,
and a person to which an agent's authority is delegated. (2) "Durable," with respect
to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal's incapacity. (3) "Electronic"
means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic,
or similar capabilities. (4) "Good faith" means honesty in fact. (5) "Incapacity"
means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because the individual:
(A) has an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate
decisions even with the use of technological assistance; or (B) is: (i) missing; (ii) detained,
including incarcerated in a penal system; or (iii) outside the United States and...
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26-1A-205
Section 26-1A-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: (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,...
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26-1A-204
Section 26-1A-204 Real property. (a) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language
in a 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...
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26-1A-217
Section 26-1A-217 Gifts. (a) In this section, a gift "for the benefit of" a person
includes a gift to a trust, an account under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, and a tuition
savings account or prepaid tuition plan as defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 529,
26 U.S.C. Section 529, as amended. (b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise expressly provides,
language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to gifts authorizes
the agent only to: (1) make outright to, or for the benefit of, a person including the agent,
a gift of any of the principal's property, including by the exercise of a presently exercisable
general power of appointment held by the principal, in an amount per donee not to exceed the
annual dollar limits of the federal gift tax exclusion under Internal Revenue Code Section
2503(b), 26 U.S.C. Section 2503(b), as amended, without regard to whether the federal gift
tax exclusion applies to the gift, or if the principal's spouse agrees to...
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26-1A-301
Section 26-1A-301 Power of attorney form. A document substantially in the following form may
be used to create a power of attorney that has the meaning and effect prescribed by this chapter.
ALABAMA POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another
person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your
agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your
money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects
listed on this form is explained in the Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Chapter 1A,
Title 26, Code of Alabama 1975. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make
health care decisions for you. Such powers are governed by other applicable law. You should
select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the
agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power...
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26-1A-211
Section 26-1A-211 Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests. (a) In this section, "estates,
trusts, and other beneficial interests" means a trust, probate estate, guardianship,
conservatorship, escrow, or custodianship or a fund from which the principal is, may become,
or claims to be, entitled to a share or payment. (b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise
provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to estates,
trusts, and other beneficial interests authorizes the agent to: (1) accept, receive, receipt
for, sell, assign, pledge, or exchange a share in or payment from the fund; (2) demand or
obtain money or another thing of value to which the principal is, may become, or claims to
be, entitled by reason of the fund, by litigation or otherwise; (3) exercise for the benefit
of the principal a presently exercisable general power of appointment held by the principal;
(4) initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution,...
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26-1A-208
Section 26-1A-208 Banks and other financial institutions. Unless the power of attorney otherwise
provides, language in a 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...
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26-1A-212
Section 26-1A-212 Claims and litigation. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language
in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to claims and litigation authorizes
the agent to: (1) assert and maintain before a court or administrative agency a claim, claim
for relief, cause of action, counterclaim, offset, recoupment, or defense, including an action
to recover property or other thing of value, recover damages sustained by the principal, eliminate
or modify tax liability, or seek an injunction, specific performance, or other relief; (2)
bring an action to determine adverse claims or intervene or otherwise participate in litigation;
(3) seek an attachment, garnishment, order of arrest, or other preliminary, provisional, or
intermediate relief and use an available procedure to effect or satisfy a judgment, order,
or decree; (4) make or accept a tender, offer of judgment, or admission of facts, submit a
controversy on an agreed statement of facts, consent...
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26-1A-216
Section 26-1A-216 Taxes. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power
of attorney granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to: (1)
prepare, sign, and file federal, state, local, and foreign income, gift, payroll, property,
Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and other tax returns, claims for refunds, requests for
extension of time, petitions regarding tax matters, and any other tax-related documents, including
receipts, offers, waivers, consents, including consents and agreements under Internal Revenue
Code Section 2032A, 26 U.S.C. Section 2032A, as amended, closing agreements, and any power
of attorney required by the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority with respect
to a tax year upon which the statute of limitations has not run and the following 25 tax years;
(2) pay taxes due, collect refunds, post bonds, receive confidential information, and contest
deficiencies determined by the Internal Revenue Service or other...
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