Louisiana Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney in Louisiana, also known as a "mandate," allows a person to formally appoint a representative, referred to as the "mandatory," to make decisions or take actions on their behalf when needed. This legal document can be utilized by the principal for various purposes, including financial management, medical decisions, parenting responsibilities, tax matters, and other related concerns.
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Advance Directive
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Allows a person to select a health care agent (medical power of attorney) and set out their end-of-life treatment options (living will).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Durable POA
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This type allows a person to designate a mandatory or agent to act on financial and other matters even if they become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
General POA
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This type is similar to the durable form except that instead of continuing effect upon the principal's incapacity, itbecomes void and ineffective.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
Limited POA
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A specialtype can only be used in a specific situation.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
Medical POA
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This form is for use when you need someone to be available to represent your healthcare interests.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Minor POA
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This form is used when you need to have someone in place to represent your child's interests in the event you are unavailable to do so.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
Real Estate POA
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Used to appoint a representative to execute real estate transactions on the principal's behalf.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
Revocation of POA
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This is used to cancelany type of power of attorney you may have created in the past.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements, however, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form allows a person to appoint a representative to handle his or her interests in front of the state tax authorities.
Signing Requirements: The principal and their representative.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form is used when you need a representative to act on your behalf as it relates to your motor vehicle.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
The Significance of POA
