The Indiana General Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes an individual (the “Principal”) to appoint another person (the “Agent”) to act in their behalf. The Principal grants the Agent the power to make decisions regarding financial, legal, and other matters on their behalf. The Principal can be as specific or as broad as they wish when granting power to the Agent. There are two types of Indiana General Power of Attorney: Durable and Non-durable. A Durable Power of Attorney is a type of General Power of Attorney that remains in effect even if the Principal becomes incapacitated. This type of power of attorney gives the Agent broad authority to manage the Principal’s affairs. A Non-durable Power of Attorney is a type of General Power of Attorney that becomes invalid if the Principal becomes incapacitated. This type of power of attorney is generally used for a specific purpose, such as selling property or executing a business transaction. Both Durable and Non-durable Powers of Attorney are subject to oversight by the state court system. If the Principal becomes incapacitated, the court will review the General Power of Attorney to ensure that it is in the best interests of the Principal.