Minnesota § 523.12 - POWER OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO BIND PRINCIPAL
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 523.12 — POWER OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO BIND PRINCIPAL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 523.12. POWER OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO BIND PRINCIPAL
Any action taken by the attorney-in-fact pursuant to the power of attorney binds the principal, the principal's heirs and assigns, and the representative of the estate of the principal in the same manner as though the action was taken by the principal, and, during any time while a guardian or conservator has been appointed for the principal and only the guardian or conservator has the power to take relevant action, as though the action was taken by the guardian or conservator.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 523.12
What does Minnesota Statutes § 523.12 cover?
Section 523.12 ("POWER OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT TO BIND PRINCIPAL") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 523.12?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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