Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act - Alterations
Sponsor: Senator CarterCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering a certain statutory form for a general power of attorney by including certain provisions informing the principal and agent of certain matters, granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property and trusts and estates, authorizing the principal to grant the agent certain specific powers relating to successor agents, compensation, gifts or transfers, and opening joint accounts and beneficiary designations, and clarifying the force and effect of the form; etc.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Schagrin, Judith | National Association of Social Workers - Maryland Chapter | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Carter, Senator Carterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carter, Senator Carterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Jabin, Drew | MBA | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Enten, Robert | Md Bankers Assoc | Oral |