Delaware § 2520 - Co-agents; alternate agent.
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§ 2520. Co-agents; alternate agent.
(a) An individual in a power of attorney for health care may appoint multiple individuals as co-agents. Unless the power of attorney provides otherwise, each co-agent may exercise independent authority.
(b) An individual in a power of attorney for health care may appoint 1 or more individuals to act as alternate agents if a predecessor agent resigns, dies, becomes disqualified, is not reasonably available, or otherwise is unwilling or unable to act as agent.
(c) Unless the power of attorney provides otherwise, an alternate agent has the same authority as the original agent in either of the following:
(1) At any time the original agent is not reasonably available or is otherwise unwilling or unable to act, for the duration of the unavailability, unwillingness, or inability to act.
(2) If the original agent and all other predecessor agents have resigned or died or are disqualified from acting as agent.
70 Del. Laws, c. 392, § 3; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 79 Del. Laws, c. 204, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 467, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 2520
What does Delaware Code § 2520 cover?
Section 2520 ("Co-agents; alternate agent.") 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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