Louisiana Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Louisiana durable power of attorney is used to appoint an agent to act as the principal’s representative and make financial decisions on their behalf. Also known as a “mandate,” a durable POA establishes what types of tasks the agent can perform for the principal and outlines the agent’s obligation to be responsible and act in the principal’s best interests.

Louisiana Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Louisiana durable power of attorney is used to appoint an agent to act as the principal’s representative and make financial decisions on their behalf. Also known as a “mandate,” a durable POA establishes what types of tasks the agent can perform for the principal and outlines the agent’s obligation to be responsible and act in the principal’s best interests.

Last updated April 15th, 2024

A Louisiana durable power of attorney is used to appoint an agent to act as the principal’s representative and make financial decisions on their behalf. Also known as a “mandate,” a durable POA establishes what types of tasks the agent can perform for the principal and outlines the agent’s obligation to be responsible and act in the principal’s best interests.

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Signing Requirements

There are no legal signing requirements in Louisiana, but signing in the presence of a notary is recommended.[1]

Power of Attorney (Preview)

Louisiana Durable Financial Power Of Attorney

Legal Definition

In the absence of contrary agreement, neither the contract nor the authority of the mandatary is terminated by the principal’s incapacity, disability, or other condition that makes an express revocation of the mandate impossible or impractical.[2]

Sources

  1. CC 2993
  2. CC 3026