59-12-15. Judicial relief.
(1)In addition to any petition under chapter 21-65, the following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief:
(a)The principal or the agent;
(b)A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary acting for the principal;
(c)A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;
(d)The principal's spouse, parent, or descendant;
(e)An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;
(f)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;
(g)A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;
(h)The principal's caregiver or another person that demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare; and
(i)A person asked to accept the power of attorney.
(2)Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless the court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney.
Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 15.