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D.C. Code § 19-602.05: Designation of agent.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]
- Chapter 6. Nonprobate Transfers on Death; Uniform Law.
- Subchapter II. Multiple-Person Accounts.
- Part A. Definitions and General Provisions.
(a)
By a writing signed by all parties, the parties may designate as agent of all parties on an account a person other than a party.
(b)
Unless the terms of an agency designation provide that the authority of the agent terminates on disability or incapacity of a party, the agent’s authority survives disability and incapacity. The agent may act for an incapacitated party or a party with a disability until the authority of the agent is terminated.
(c)
Death of the sole party or last surviving party terminates the authority of an agent.
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