South Dakota Statutes

§ 59-7-11 — Appointment of guardian terminates power of attorney.

South Dakota § 59-7-11
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 59AGENCY
Ch. 59-5TERMINATION OF AGENCY

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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.

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