(a) A reference in a personal power of attorney to the short descriptive term used for a subject in §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title or a citation to a section of §§ 49A-204 through 49A-217 of this title granting general authority over that subject incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the personal power of attorney.

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 12 Sec. 49A-202

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC

(b) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

77 Del. Laws, c. 467, § ?4; 78 Del. Laws, c. 369, § ?9;