Georgia Code
Title 10 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 6B - Georgia Power of Attorney

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 10-6B-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 10-6B-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: (3.1) “Gift” means...

§ 10-6B-3. Applicability - This chapter shall apply to all powers of attorney except:...

§ 10-6B-4. Power of Attorney Is Durable - A power of attorney created under this chapter shall be...

§ 10-6B-5. Execution of Power of Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-6. Validity of Power of Attorney; Effect of Copy - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-7. Controlling Law - The meaning and effect of a power of attorney shall...

§ 10-6B-8. Nomination of Conservator; Relationship of Agent to Court-Appointed Fiduciary; Finding of Incapacity - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-9. When Power of Attorney Effective - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-9 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-10. Termination of Power of Attorney and Agent’s Authority; Third Party Reliance; Filing With Clerk - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-11. Designation of Coagents; Role of Successor Agent; Notification of Violation - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-11 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-12. Compensation - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent shall...

§ 10-6B-13. Agent’s Acceptance of Appointment - Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, a...

§ 10-6B-14. Actions of Agents - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-15. Agent Liability - A provision in a power of attorney relieving an agent...

§ 10-6B-16. Petition for Construction of Power of Attorney or Role of Agent; Reimbursement for Fees and Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-17. Agent’s Liability to Principal - An agent that violates this chapter shall be liable to...

§ 10-6B-18. Resignation of Agent - Unless the power of attorney provides a different method for...

§ 10-6B-19. “Attested Power of Attorney” Defined; Acceptance of and Reliance Upon Attested Power of Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-19 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-20. Liability for Refusal to Accept Power of Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-20 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-21. Principles of Law and Equity - Unless displaced by a provision of this chapter, the principles...

§ 10-6B-22. Laws Applicable to Financial Institutions and Entities - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-22 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-23. Rights and Remedies Under Other Law - The remedies under this chapter shall not be exclusive and...

Article 2 - Authority of Agent

§ 10-6B-40. Agent Authority That Requires Specific Grant; Granting of General Authority - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-40 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-41. References to General Authority in Powers of Attorney; Modifications - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-41 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-42. Construction of Authority of Agent Generally - Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, by...

§ 10-6B-43. Real Property - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-44. Tangible Personal Property - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-45. Stocks and Bonds - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-46. Commodities and Options - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-47. Banks and Other Financial Institutions - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-48. Operation of Entity or Business - Subject to the terms of a document or an agreement...

§ 10-6B-49. Insurance and Annuities - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-50. Estates, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-50 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-51. Claims and Litigation - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-52. Personal and Family Maintenance - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-53. Benefits From Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-54. Retirement Plans - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 10-6B-55. Taxes - Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a...

§ 10-6B-56. Gifts - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-56 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Statutory Forms

§ 10-6B-70. Form Power of Attorney - A document substantially in the following form may be used...

§ 10-6B-71. Optional Form for Agent Certification of Facts - The following optional form may be used by an agent...

Article 4 - Other Statutory Provisions

§ 10-6B-80. Construction With Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures...

§ 10-6B-81. Application of Chapter 6b - History. Code 1981, § 10-6B-81 , enacted by Ga. L....