South Carolina Power of Attorney
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South Carolina Legal Requirements
Key SC statutes and obligations that apply to your power of attorney.
Requirements
- Governed by the South Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act (S.C. Code Ann. §§62-8-101 et seq., effective 2017); must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public
- A durable POA must expressly state that it is not affected by the principal's subsequent incapacity (§62-8-104)
- Health care decisions require a separate Health Care Power of Attorney or Advance Directive under S.C. Code Ann. §§44-77-10 et seq.
Restrictions & Limits
- Agent may not make gifts of the principal's property unless expressly authorized in the POA document
- An agent cannot create, amend, or revoke the principal's will
- Real estate transactions using a POA must be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located
Official Statute References
Primary South Carolina statutes governing this document type.
South Carolina Power of Attorney FAQ
Common questions about power of attorneys under South Carolina law.
Does a South Carolina power of attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. Under S.C. Code Ann. §62-8-105, a power of attorney must be acknowledged before a notary public to be valid. Two witnesses are also required for POAs used in real estate transactions recorded in South Carolina land records.
What makes a South Carolina POA durable?
A durable POA must include explicit language (e.g., 'This power of attorney shall not be terminated by subsequent incapacity of the principal') to remain effective after the principal becomes incapacitated. Without this language, the POA automatically terminates upon the principal's incapacity.
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