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)).