Pennsylvania § 5613 - Meaning and effect of power of attorney.
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§ 5613. Meaning and effect of power of attorney.
The meaning and effect of a power of attorney is determined by the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney and, in the absence of an indication of jurisdiction, by the law of the jurisdiction in which the power of attorney is executed.
(July 8, 2016, P.L.497, No.79, eff. Jan. 1, 2017)
2016 Amendment. Act 79 added section 5613. Section 21(2)(ii) of Act 79 provided that the addition of section 5613 shall apply to all powers of attorney executed before, on or after the effective date of section 21(2)(ii).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5613 cover?
Section 5613 ("Meaning and effect of power of attorney.") 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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