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.
2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-84; 2012, c. 614.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 64.2 - Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Chapter 16 - Uniform Power of Attorney Act
§ 64.2-1602. Power of attorney is durable
§ 64.2-1603. Execution of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1604. Validity of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1605. Meaning and effect of power of attorney
§ 64.2-1606. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary
§ 64.2-1607. When power of attorney effective
§ 64.2-1608. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority
§ 64.2-1609. Coagents and successor agents
§ 64.2-1610. Reimbursement and compensation of agent
§ 64.2-1611. Agent's acceptance
§ 64.2-1613. Exoneration of agent
§ 64.2-1615. Agent's liability
§ 64.2-1616. Agent's resignation; notice
§ 64.2-1617. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1618. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
§ 64.2-1619. Principles of law and equity
§ 64.2-1620. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities
§ 64.2-1621. Remedies under other law
§ 64.2-1622. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
§ 64.2-1623. Incorporation of authority
§ 64.2-1624. Construction of authority generally
§ 64.2-1626. Tangible personal property
§ 64.2-1628. Commodities and options
§ 64.2-1629. Banks and other financial institutions
§ 64.2-1630. Operation of entity or business
§ 64.2-1631. Insurance and annuities
§ 64.2-1632. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
§ 64.2-1633. Claims and litigation
§ 64.2-1634. Personal and family maintenance
§ 64.2-1635. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
§ 64.2-1639. Agent's certification
§ 64.2-1640. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 64.2-1641. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act