Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a personal power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to:
(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; and
(2) Establish, continue, modify, and terminate option accounts.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 12 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 49A. DURABLE PERSONAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT
§ 49A-201. Grant of general authority; authority that requires specific grant.
§ 49A-202. Incorporation of authority.
§ 49A-203. Construction of authority generally.
§ 49A-205. Tangible personal property.
§ 49A-207. Commodities and options.
§ 49A-208. Banks and other financial institutions.
§ 49A-209. Operation of entity or business.
§ 49A-210. Insurance and annuities.
§ 49A-211. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
§ 49A-212. Claims and litigation.
§ 49A-213. Personal and family maintenance.
§ 49A-214. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.