(1) With respect to formalities of execution, this part applies to a power of attorney created on or after October 1, 2011.
(2) With respect to all matters other than formalities of execution, this part applies to a power of attorney regardless of the date of creation.
(3) With respect to a power of attorney existing on October 1, 2011, this part does not invalidate such power of attorney and it shall remain in effect. If a right was acquired under any other law before October 1, 2011, that law continues to apply to the right even if it has been repealed or superseded.
(4) An act of an agent occurring before October 1, 2011, is not affected by this part.
History.—s. 31, ch. 2011-210.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XL - Real and Personal Property
Chapter 709 - Powers of Attorney and Similar Instruments
Part II - Powers of Attorney (Ss. 709.2101-709.2402)
709.2104 - Durable power of attorney.
709.2105 - Qualifications of agent; execution of power of attorney.
709.2106 - Validity of power of attorney.
709.2107 - Meaning and effectiveness of power of attorney.
709.2108 - When power of attorney is effective.
709.2109 - Termination or suspension of power of attorney or agent’s authority.
709.2110 - Revocation of power of attorney.
709.2111 - Co-agents and successor agents.
709.2112 - Reimbursement and compensation of agent.
709.2113 - Agent’s acceptance of appointment.
709.2115 - Exoneration of agent.
709.2116 - Judicial relief; conflicts of interests.
709.2118 - Agent’s resignation.
709.2119 - Acceptance of and reliance upon power of attorney.
709.2120 - Rejecting power of attorney.
709.2201 - Authority of agent.
709.2202 - Authority that requires separate signed enumeration.
709.2208 - Banks and other financial institutions.
709.2301 - Principles of law and equity.
709.2302 - Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
709.2303 - Remedies under other law.
709.2401 - Relation to electronic signatures in federal law.