27 V.S.A. § 657
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§ 657. Execution by guardian; use of power of attorney
Official statutory text
(a) With the approval of the Probate Division, a guardian may convey the real property of a person under guardianship by an ELE deed.
(b) An ELE deed may be executed by an agent under a power of attorney if the power of attorney complies with the following, including any applicable gifting and self-dealing provisions:
(1) 14 V.S.A. chapter 123, if the ELE deed was executed before July 1, 2023; or
(2) 14 V.S.A. chapter 127, if the ELE deed was executed on or after July 1, 2023.
(b) An ELE deed may be executed by an agent under a power of attorney if the power of attorney complies with the following, including any applicable gifting and self-dealing provisions:
(1) 14 V.S.A. chapter 123, if the ELE deed was executed before July 1, 2023; or
(2) 14 V.S.A. chapter 127, if the ELE deed was executed on or after July 1, 2023.
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