§ 34-22-8 - Power of attorney given by member of military in time of war. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 34-22-8

   § 34-22-8  Power of attorney given bymember of military in time of war. – Any person seventeen (17) years old or over may give a power of attorney to beexercised during the period during which the donor is engaged in active servicewith the military, air, or naval forces of the United States or in the Americanmerchant marine during any war, declared or undeclared, in which the UnitedStates shall be engaged. The power of attorney shall continue in full force andeffect until revoked by the donor or by operation of law. The donee of thepower of attorney may act for and represent the donor to the extent asauthorized in the power of attorney, provided that nothing in §§34-22-8 – 34-22-10 shall authorize a donee of a power of attorney given bya minor to sell, mortgage or dispose of the property, real or personal, of theminor.