South Dakota Statutes
§ 59-7-11 — Appointment of guardian terminates power of attorney.
South Dakota § 59-7-11
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-7-11 (2026).
Text
If, after a principal executes a power of attorney for health care pursuant to § 59-7-2.1 , a court appoints a guardian of the principal's person, the power of attorney is terminated at the time of the appointment, but the guardian shall follow any provisions contained in the power of attorney for health care delineating the principal's wishes for medical and end-of-life care.
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Legislative History
SL 2016, ch 120, § 36.
Nearby Sections
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§ 59-1-1
Agency defined.§ 59-1-2
Agents--General or special.§ 59-1-4
Actual agency.§ 59-1-5
Ostensible agency.§ 59-10-1
Short title.§ 59-10-10
Required form of contract.§ 59-10-11
Notice to educational institution.§ 59-10-12
Student-athlete's right to cancel.§ 59-10-13
Required records.§ 59-10-14
Prohibited conduct.§ 59-10-15
Criminal penalties.§ 59-10-16
Civil remedies.§ 59-10-17
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 59-7-11, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/59-7-11.