Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 58-3008
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Nomination of guardian – Relation of agent to court-
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appointed fiduciary.
A. In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a guardian
of the principal's estate or guardian of the principal's person for
consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the
principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes
the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or
disqualification, the court shall make its appointment in accordance
with the principal's most recent nomination.
B. If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court
appoints a guardian of the principal's estate or other fiduciary
charged with the management of some or all of the principal's
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure Page 165
property, the agent is accountable to the fiduciary as well as to
the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the
agent's authority continues unless limited, suspended or terminated
by the court.
A. In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a guardian
of the principal's estate or guardian of the principal's person for
consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the
principal's estate or person are begun after the principal executes
the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or
disqualification, the court shall make its appointment in accordance
with the principal's most recent nomination.
B. If, after a principal executes a power of attorney, a court
appoints a guardian of the principal's estate or other fiduciary
charged with the management of some or all of the principal's
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 58. Probate Procedure Page 165
property, the agent is accountable to the fiduciary as well as to
the principal. The power of attorney is not terminated and the
agent's authority continues unless limited, suspended or terminated
by the court.
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