A power of attorney must be:

(1) signed by the principal or in the principal’s presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal’s name on the power of attorney;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 62-8-105

  • 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

(2) attested with the same formality and with the same requirements as to witnesses as a will in South Carolina; and

(3) acknowledged or proved pursuant to § 30-5-30.