North Dakota Code § 59-11-01

(301) Representation - Basic effect
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1. Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this chapter has 
the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person. Notice of a hearing 
on any petition for a judicial hearing must be given as provided in the North Dakota 
Rules of Civil Procedure.
2. The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this 
chapter is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to 
the representation to the trustee or representative before the consent would otherwise 
have become effective.
3. Except as otherwise provided in sections 59 -12-11 and 59-14-02, a person who under 
this chapter may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give a 
binding consent on the settlor's behalf.
4. A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this chapter with respect to 
the termination or modification of a trust under subsection 1 of section 59-12-11.

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