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45-5B-116: Judicial relief.

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  1. Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
  2. ARTICLE 5B Uniform Power of Attorney

A. The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct and grant appropriate relief:

(1) the principal or the agent;

(2) a guardian, conservator or other fiduciary acting for the principal;

(3) a person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;

(4) the principal's spouse, parent or descendant;

(5) an individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;

(6) a person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate;

(7) a governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;

(8) the principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and

(9) a person asked to accept the power of attorney.

B. Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney.

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