(1) An agent has authority described in sections 30-4024 to 30-4040 if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in sections 30-4027 to 30-4040 or cites the section in which the authority is described.

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Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 30-4025

  • Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • 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

(2) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in sections 30-4027 to 30-4040 or a citation to a section within such sections incorporates the entire section described or cited as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.

(3) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

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