Section 13.26.600. Execution of power of attorney. [Effective January 1, 2017]..

   (a) A power of attorney executed in this state is valid if the principal
        (1) signs the power of attorney or, if the principal is physically unable to sign the power of attorney, directs, in the principal's conscious presence, another individual to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney; and
        (2) acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.
   (b) Notwithstanding AS 44.50.062(5)(A), a notary public may consider that the principal has signed a power of attorney if the principal is physically unable to sign the power of attorney, and, in the presence of the notary public, directs another individual to sign under (a)(1) of this section.

Authorities

13.26.605;13.26.615;13.26.640;13.26.645;13.26.665;13.26.695

Notes

References

AS 13.26.605 Agent's acceptance and liability. [Effective January 1, 2017]..
AS 13.26.615 Acceptance of power of attorney. [Effective January 1, 2017]..
AS 13.26.640 Relationship to other laws. [Effective January 1, 2017]..
AS 13.26.645 Statutory form power of attorney. [See delayed amendment note]..
AS 13.26.665 Interpretation of provisions in statutory form power of attorney.
AS 13.26.695 Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2017]..

History

(Sec. 24 ch 50 SLA 2016)