(a) This chapter applies to all powers of attorney, executed on or after January 1, 2012, except:
(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 proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and
(3) a power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose.
(b) A power to make health care decisions executed on or after January 1, 2012, is governed by Section 26-1A-404. Nothing in this chapter shall affect any action taken under the Natural Death Act, Chapter 8A of Title 22.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 1A - Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 26-1A-101 - Short Title.
Section 26-1A-102 - Definitions.
Section 26-1A-103 - Applicability.
Section 26-1A-104 - Power of Attorney Is Durable.
Section 26-1A-105 - Execution of Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-106 - Validity of Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-107 - Meaning and Effect of Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-109 - When Power of Attorney Effective.
Section 26-1A-110 - Termination of Power of Attorney or Agent's Authority.
Section 26-1A-111 - Co-Agents and Successor Agents.
Section 26-1A-112 - Reimbursement and Compensation of Agent.
Section 26-1A-113 - Agent's Acceptance.
Section 26-1A-114 - Agent's Duties.
Section 26-1A-115 - Exoneration of Agent.
Section 26-1A-116 - Judicial Relief.
Section 26-1A-117 - Agent's Liability to the Principal.
Section 26-1A-118 - Agent's Resignation; Notice.
Section 26-1A-119 - Acceptance of and Reliance Upon Acknowledged Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-120 - Liability for Refusal to Accept Acknowledged Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-121 - Principles of Law and Equity.
Section 26-1A-122 - Laws Applicable to Financial Institutions and Entities.