General Obligations Law § 5-1512 · Title 15. Statutory Short Form and Other Powers of Attorney For Financial and Estate Planning
Powers of attorney executed in other jurisdictions
Text — Law content up to date as of July 24, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 5-1512. Powers of attorney executed in other jurisdictions. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5-1501B of this title, a power of attorney executed in another state or jurisdiction in compliance with the law of that state or jurisdiction or the law of this state is valid in this state, regardless of whether the principal is a domiciliary of this state. A power of attorney that complies with section 5-1501B of this title and is executed in another state or jurisdiction by a domiciliary of this state is valid in this state. A power of attorney executed in this state by a domiciliary of another state or jurisdiction in compliance with the law of that state or jurisdiction or the law of this state is valid in this state.
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