Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 64.2. Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries |
SUBTITLE IV. Fiduciaries and Guardians |
PART B. Powers of Attorney |
CHAPTER 16. Uniform Power of Attorney Act |
ARTICLE 2. Authority |
SECTION 64.2-1628. Commodities and options |
Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to: 1. Buy, sell, exchange, assign, settle, and exercise commodity futures contracts and call or put options on stocks or stock indexes traded on a regulated option exchange; and 2. Establish, continue, modify, and terminate option accounts. |