Virginia § 64.2-1605 - Meaning and effect of power of attorney

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1605 — Meaning and effect of power of attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 64.2-1605. 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 was executed.

2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-78; 2012, c. 614.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-1605 cover?

Section 64.2-1605 ("Meaning and effect of power of attorney") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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