An agent is entitled to reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred on behalf of the principal. An agent is entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered on behalf of the principal unless the power of attorney otherwise provides. Any compensation shall be reasonable under the circumstances.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 59-12-11

  • 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

Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 11.