History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 435, § 2-1/HB 221; Ga. L. 2018, p. 520, § 7/HB 897.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, in subsection (a), deleted the proviso at the end of paragraph (a)(3), which read: “, provided that the principal provides the agent with notice of such revocation by certified mail and provided that such notice is filed with the clerk of superior court in the county of domicile of the principal”; substituted the present provisions of paragraph (a)(4) for the former provisions, which read: “The agent resigns, becomes incapacitated, or dies;”; added “or” at the end of paragraph (a)(5); substituted a period for “; or” at the end of paragraph (a)(6); deleted former paragraph (a)(7), which read: “One of the events specified in paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection occurs and the power of attorney does not provide for another agent to act under the power of attorney”; deleted the proviso at the end of paragraph (b)(2), which read: “, provided that the principal provides the agent with notice of such revocation by certified mail and provided that such notice is filed with the clerk of superior court in the county of domicile of the principal”; and added subsection (g).
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For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 70 Mercer L. Rev. 275 (2018).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6B - Georgia Power of Attorney
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 10-6B-4. Power of Attorney Is Durable
§ 10-6B-5. Execution of Power of Attorney
§ 10-6B-6. Validity of Power of Attorney; Effect of Copy
§ 10-6B-9. When Power of Attorney Effective
§ 10-6B-11. Designation of Coagents; Role of Successor Agent; Notification of Violation
§ 10-6B-13. Agent’s Acceptance of Appointment
§ 10-6B-17. Agent’s Liability to Principal
§ 10-6B-18. Resignation of Agent
§ 10-6B-20. Liability for Refusal to Accept Power of Attorney
§ 10-6B-21. Principles of Law and Equity
§ 10-6B-22. Laws Applicable to Financial Institutions and Entities