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, or 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) 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 conserve tangible personal property or an interest in tangible personal property on behalf of the principal, including: (A) insuring against liability or 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) moving the property from place to place;(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. (Added 2023, No. 60, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Vermont Legal Code
§ 4035
Vermont Title 14 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/127/04035· Version 2026