2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 32A Powers of Attorney.
Article 2 - Durable Power of Attorney.
32A-14. Powers of attorney executed under the provisions of G.S. 47-115.1; reference to Chapter 32B; limitations on authority.

32A‑14. Powers of attorney executed under the provisions of G.S. 47‑115.1; reference to Chapter 32B; limitations on authority.

(a) A power of attorney executed prior to October 1, 1988, pursuant to G.S. 47‑115.1 as it existed prior to October 1, 1983, shall be deemed to be a durable power of attorney as defined in G.S. 32A‑8.

(b) A power of attorney under the provisions of this Article may refer to Chapter 32B as the same is set out in Chapter 626 of the 1983 Session Laws.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, no attorney‑in‑fact may exercise powers described in G.S. 36C‑6‑602.1(a) to alter the designation of beneficiaries to receive property on the settlor's death under the settlor's existing estate plan. This subsection shall not impair the authority of an attorney‑in‑fact to make gifts of the principal's property, as provided in Articles 2A and 2B of this Chapter. (1983, c. 626, s. 1; 1985, c. 609, s. 5; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 992, s. 1; 2007‑106, s. 1.2; 2007‑484, s. 39.)