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A Louisiana Power of Attorney, or as it is referred to in the state’s law, a “mandate”, is a powerful document that authorizes an agent (mandatary) to act in the place of another. Based on the form utilized, principal parties can grant authorities to their attorney-in-fact related to their finances, medical treatment, and/or child’s care.

Last updated October 23rd, 2024

A Louisiana Power of Attorney, or as it is referred to in the state’s law, a “mandate”, is a powerful document that authorizes an agent (mandatary) to act in the place of another. Based on the form utilized, principal parties can grant authorities to their attorney-in-fact related to their finances, medical treatment, and/or child’s care.

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Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will) – Provides individuals with the opportunity to declare their wishes for life-ending treatment as well as to appoint an agent to manage other healthcare decisions on their behalf.

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Signing Requirements:
Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 1151.2(A)(2))

 


Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Appoints an attorney-in-fact to carry out financial tasks in the principal’s name. The term “durable” refers to the document’s effectiveness remaining intact even if the principal becomes incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public Recommended

 


General (Financial) Power of Attorney – A standard POA document that offers a list of broad financial authorities that cease to continue if the principal ever faces mental incapacity.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public Recommended

 


Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – Narrows down the scope of authority granted by providing the principal with the opportunity to write in their own powers.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public Recommended

 


Living Will – Records one’s desired instructions for end-of-life care.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 1151.2(A)(2))

 

 


Medical Power of Attorney – Accomplished for the purpose of assigning a healthcare representative to make medical decisions on the principal’s behalf should they be unable to do so in the future.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses Recommended

 


Minor Child Power of Attorney – The legal parent(s)/guardian(s) of a child may grant a temporary caretaker the authority to act in their place while they are away from the minor (to authorize any needed medical, dental, or educational actions).

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public

 


Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Utilized by people who wish to have an agent accomplish vehicle-related tasks in their name.

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Signing Requirements:
Acknowledgment of Notary Public

 

 


Real Estate Power of Attorney – Offers a list of real property functions that can be delegated to a third (3rd) party so that they may execute transactions in the grantor’s name.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public Recommended

 


Revocation of Power of Attorney – A form exercised for the goal of ending an established POA relationship.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public Recommended

 


Tax Power of Attorney – Individuals that wish to have their tax matters handled by an accountant, tax attorney, or another type of agent may convey this authority by fulfilling the requirements of this document.

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Signing Requirements: Necessitates the signatures of the taxpayer and their representative.

 

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