Sec. 5504.
(1) The death of a principal who has executed a written power of attorney, durable or otherwise, does not revoke or terminate the agency as to the attorney in fact or other person who, without actual knowledge of the principal's death, acts in good faith under the power. An action taken as provided in this subsection, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, binds the principal's successors in interest.
(2) The disability or incapacity of a principal who has previously executed a written power of attorney that is not a durable power does not revoke or terminate the agency as to the attorney in fact or other person who, without actual knowledge of the principal's disability or incapacity, acts in good faith under the power. An action taken as provided in this subsection, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, binds the principal and his or her successors in interest.
History: 1998, Act 386, Eff. Apr. 1, 2000 Popular Name: EPIC
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 700 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code
Act 386 of 1998 - Estates and Protected Individuals Code (700.1101 - 700.8206)
Section 700.5501 - Durable Power of Attorney; Definition; Attorney-in-Fact.
Section 700.5503 - Relation of Attorney in Fact to Court-Appointed Fiduciary.
Section 700.5504 - Power of Attorney Not Revoked Until Notice.
Section 700.5505 - Proof of Continuance of Durable and Other Powers of Attorney by Affidavit.
Section 700.5507 - Patient Advocate Designation; Statement; Acceptance.
Section 700.5508 - Determination of Advocate's Authority to Act.
Section 700.5509 - Authority and Responsibilities of Patient Advocate; Suspension.
Section 700.5510 - Revocation of Patient Advocate Designation.
Section 700.5511 - Binding Effect; Liability of Provider; Exception; Dispute.
Section 700.5512 - Restrictions.
Section 700.5513 - Repealed. 2004, Act 532, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005.