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Louisiana Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney documents allow individuals to assign authority to others. Attorney-drafted templates provide a quick and simple solution for your needs.

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What is Power of Attorney?

Power of Attorney documents enable a person to grant authority to another to make decisions on their behalf. These documents are often used for financial, health care, or legal matters. Explore state-specific templates for your situation.

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Common Louisiana Power of Attorney documents

  • General Power of Attorney — grants broad powers for financial and legal matters.
  • Durable Power of Attorney — remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
  • Limited Power of Attorney — provides specific powers for a limited time or purpose.
  • Financial Power of Attorney — focuses on managing financial affairs.
  • Medical Power of Attorney — authorizes someone to make healthcare decisions.
  • Springing Power of Attorney — activates only under certain conditions, like incapacity.
  • Healthcare Proxy — designates someone to make medical decisions if needed.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Durable remains effective if you become incapacitated, while General ends if you do.
  • Limited Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Limited grants specific powers for a defined period, whereas General provides broad authority.
  • Medical Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — Both authorize healthcare decisions, but Proxy often refers to the specific person designated.
  • Financial Power of Attorney vs. Medical Power of Attorney — Financial handles financial matters, while Medical focuses on health care decisions.
  • Springing Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney — Springing activates on a specific event, whereas Durable is always effective.
  • Attorney-in-Fact vs. Agent — Both terms describe the individual authorized to act, but usage may vary by state.

  • A Power of Attorney allows one person to act on another's behalf.

  • The person granting authority is known as the principal.

  • The individual receiving authority is called the agent or attorney-in-fact.

  • Documents may require notarization or witnesses in many situations.

  • Powers can be limited to specific tasks or broad in scope.

  • A Power of Attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time.

  • These documents can help manage affairs during incapacity.

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Practical tip

Consider appointing a trusted family member or friend as your agent to ensure your preferences are respected.

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Glossary

  • Power of Attorney - A legal document granting authority to another person.
  • Principal - The person who grants authority in a Power of Attorney.
  • Agent - The individual designated to act on behalf of the principal.
  • Durable Power of Attorney - Remains in effect if the principal becomes incapacitated.
  • Limited Power of Attorney - Grants specific powers for a defined purpose or time.
  • Healthcare Proxy - A person designated to make healthcare decisions for someone.
  • Attorney-in-Fact - Another term for the agent in a Power of Attorney.
  • Springing Power of Attorney - Activates only under specific conditions.
  • Financial Power of Attorney - Authorizes someone to manage financial matters.
  • Medical Power of Attorney - Allows someone to make medical decisions on behalf of the principal.

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