(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 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) On 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.
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