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, 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.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 1A - Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney.
Section 26-1A-201 - Authority That Requires Specific Grant; Grant of General Authority.
Section 26-1A-202 - Incorporation of Authority.
Section 26-1A-203 - Construction of Authority Generally.
Section 26-1A-204 - Real Property.
Section 26-1A-205 - Tangible Personal Property.
Section 26-1A-206 - Stocks and Bonds.
Section 26-1A-207 - Commodities and Options.
Section 26-1A-208 - Banks and Other Financial Institutions.
Section 26-1A-209 - Operation of Entity or Business.
Section 26-1A-210 - Insurance and Annuities.
Section 26-1A-211 - Estates, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests.
Section 26-1A-212 - Claims and Litigation.
Section 26-1A-213 - Personal and Family Maintenance.
Section 26-1A-214 - Benefits From Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service.