Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Pete Cajoleas, Chair, Regions Bank

Will consider the need for the Uniform Power of Attorney Act in Mississippi. Adopted by the Uniform Law Commission in 2006, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act updates the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act, on which Mississippi's existing law is based. The Uniform Power of Attorney Act has been adopted in 13 states and has been endorsed by the American Bar Association and AARP.

More Information:

• Draft Report – Uniform Power of Attorney Act Task Force
• HB 468 Committee Sub (2013)- Proposed Uniform Power of Attorney Act
• Draft Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act With Comments
• Uniform Power of Attorney [ULC]
• Uniform Power of Attorney Act 
• Durable POA act and HB 468 Comparison
• Alabama/Mississippi Comparison
• Uniform Power Of Attorney Act and Financial Institutions by Linda Whitton
• Louisiana RS 6:311.1