Pennsylvania § 5609 - Compensation and reimbursement for expenses.
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§ 5609. Compensation and reimbursement for expenses.
(a) Compensation.--In the absence of a specific provision to the contrary in the power of attorney, the agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation based upon the actual responsibilities assumed and performed.
(b) Reimbursement for expenses.--An agent shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses advanced on behalf of the principal and to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the agent's duties.
(Oct. 12, 1999, P.L.422, No.39, eff. 60 days)
1999 Amendment. Act 39 added section 5609. See section 13(8) of Act 39 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5609 ("Compensation and reimbursement for expenses.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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