A power of attorney must be:
(1) signed by the principal or in the principal's presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney;
(2) attested with the same formality and with the same requirements as to witnesses as a will in South Carolina; and
(3) acknowledged or proved pursuant to Section 30-5-30.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 279 (S.778), Section 1, eff January 1, 2017.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 62 - South Carolina Probate Code
Article 8 - South Carolina Uniform Power Of Attorney Act
Section 62-8-101. Short title.
Section 62-8-102. Definitions.
Section 62-8-103. Applicability.
Section 62-8-104. Power of attorney is durable.
Section 62-8-105. Execution of power of attorney.
Section 62-8-106. Validity of power of attorney.
Section 62-8-107. Meaning and effect of power of attorney.
Section 62-8-109. When power of attorney effective.
Section 62-8-110. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.
Section 62-8-111. Coagents and successor agents.
Section 62-8-112. Reimbursement and compensation of agent.
Section 62-8-113. Agent's acceptance.
Section 62-8-114. Agent's duties.
Section 62-8-115. Exoneration of agent.
Section 62-8-116. Judicial relief.
Section 62-8-117. Agent's liability.
Section 62-8-118. Agent's resignation; notice.
Section 62-8-119. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney; form.
Section 62-8-120. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.
Section 62-8-121. Principles of law and equity.
Section 62-8-122. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
Section 62-8-123. Remedies under other law.
Section 62-8-201. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority.
Section 62-8-202. Incorporation of authority.
Section 62-8-203. Construction of authority generally.
Section 62-8-204. Real property.
Section 62-8-205. Tangible personal property.
Section 62-8-206. Stocks and bonds.
Section 62-8-207. Commodities and options.
Section 62-8-208. Banks and other financial institutions.
Section 62-8-209. Operation of entity or business.
Section 62-8-210. Insurance and annuities.
Section 62-8-211. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
Section 62-8-212. Claims and litigation.
Section 62-8-213. Personal and family maintenance.
Section 62-8-214. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.
Section 62-8-215. Retirement plans.
Section 62-8-401. Jurisdiction.
Section 62-8-402. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.