South Dakota Codified Laws 34-12D-4. Multiple documents–Resolving conflicts–Participation by attorney in fact
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If an individual has executed both a declaration and a durable power of attorney, the later executed document shall control to the extent that its provisions conflict with the provisions of the earlier executed document. However, nothing in this chapter may be construed to create a presumption that an attorney in fact may not participate in the implementation of a declaration.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-12D-4
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
Source: SL 1991, ch 273, § 4.