Section 59-12-27 - Tangible personal property

59-12-27. Tangible personal property.Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to:(1)Demand, buy, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;(2)Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quitclaim; release; surrender; create a security interest in; grant options concerning; lease; sublease; or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;(3)Grant a security interest in tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property as security to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal;(4)Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by litigation or otherwise, a security interest, lien, or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;(5)Manage or

by litigation or otherwise, a security interest, lien, or other claim on behalf of the principal, with respect to tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property;(5)Manage or conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including:(a)Insuring against liability, casualty, or other loss;(b)Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the property or interest by litigation or otherwise;(c)Paying, assessing, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments, or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments;(d)Relocating the property;(e)Storing the property for hire or on a gratuitous bailment; and(f)Using and making repairs, alterations, or improvements to the property; and(6)Change the form of title of an interest in tangible personal property. Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 27.