South Carolina Limited (Special) Power of Attorney Form

A South Carolina Limited (Special) Power of Attorney authorizes privileges to an agent to handle specific financial matters for the principal, as outlined in the document. The principal defines the powers granted and can set an expiration date or revoke the agreement any time. The form is signed and notarized to ensure legal enforceability.

Last updated September 17th, 2024

Laws

Statute – South Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 62-8)

Definition – “Agent” means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney-in-fact, or otherwise. The term includes an original agent, coagent, successor agent, and a person to whom an agent’s authority is delegated. An agent is a fiduciary (§ 62-8-102(1)).

Signing Requirements – A notary’s presence is necessitated to supervise and confirm the endorsing of the paperwork by all participants, including two (2) admissable witnessing individuals (§ 62-8-105(2)).