Delaware § 3205 - Execution of personal power of attorney— Validity; limited durable power of attorney; copies.
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§ 3205. Execution of personal power of attorney— Validity; limited durable power of attorney; copies.
(a) A personal power of attorney is validly executed if it complies with § 3204 of this title, unless such personal power of attorney provides that it is governed by the laws of another jurisdiction, in which case, such personal power of attorney is validly executed if such execution complies with the laws of such other jurisdiction.
(b) A limited durable power of attorney (other than a personal power of attorney) will be deemed to be validly executed under the laws of this State if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with:
(1) The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney; or
(2) The requirements for a military power of attorney pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1044b, as amended.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by statute other than this chapter, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.
83 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 3205
What does Delaware Code § 3205 cover?
Section 3205 ("Execution of personal power of attorney— Validity; limited durable power of attorney; copies.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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