Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 62-8-116 - Judicial relief(a) The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief: (1) the principal or the agent;(2) a guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal;(3) a person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;(4) the principal's spouse, parent, or adult descendant;(5) an individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;(6) a person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit, or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate;(7) a governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;(8) the principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and(9) a person asked to accept the power of attorney.(b) Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed pursuant to this section if the court determines that dismissal is in the best interest of the principal.Added by 2016 S.C. Acts, Act No. 279 (SB 778), s 1, eff. 1/1/2017.