Authority

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Authority.” It is part of Chapter 16 “Uniform Power of Attorney Act”, which is part of Part B “Powers of Attorney”, which is part of Subtitle IV “Fiduciaries and Guardians”, which is part of Title 64.2 “Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries”. It contains 17 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 17 sections.

§ 64.2-1622	Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority
§ 64.2-1623	Incorporation of authority
§ 64.2-1624	Construction of authority generally
§ 64.2-1625	Real property
§ 64.2-1626	Tangible personal property
§ 64.2-1627	Stocks and bonds
§ 64.2-1628	Commodities and options
§ 64.2-1629	Banks and other financial institutions
§ 64.2-1630	Operation of entity or business
§ 64.2-1631	Insurance and annuities
§ 64.2-1632	Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
§ 64.2-1633	Claims and litigation
§ 64.2-1634	Personal and family maintenance
§ 64.2-1635	Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
§ 64.2-1636	Retirement plans
§ 64.2-1637	Taxes
§ 64.2-1638	Gifts