Louisiana Power of Attorney Forms

Louisiana Power of Attorney Forms

A Louisiana power of attorney form gives individuals over eighteen the ability to appoint agents, or “mandataries,” to make legal, financial, or other decisions on their behalf. Upon completion and the principal’s signature, the agent receives authority to act for them. These agreements, known as “mandates,” typically serve singular objectives like property sales or tax filings and remain valid until revoked or the principal’s death.

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Types (6)

Durable

Referred to as a mandate under state law, this form grants an agent (mandatary) ongoing authority to manage the principal’s financial and legal affairs. The mandate remains effective even if the principal subsequently becomes incapacitated.

 

General (Financial)

Provides the mandatary with broad authority over the principal’s financial matters, including banking, investments, and property management. The document terminates if the principal becomes incapacitated or upon their death.

 

Health Care

Enables the principal to name a representative to make medical treatment decisions on their behalf. The agent’s authority activates when the principal is certified by a physician as unable to make or communicate health care choices.

 

Limited (PDF)

Confines the mandatary’s role to handling only the specific tasks or transactions identified by the principal. The authority ends once the designated matter is completed or the stated time period expires.

 

Minor Child

Allows a parent or legal guardian to temporarily assign caregiving authority to another trusted adult. The designee may make decisions regarding the child’s education, health care, and day-to-day needs.

 

Motor Vehicle

Authorizes an agent to handle vehicle title transfers, registration, and related transactions with the OMV on the owner’s behalf.

 

Signing Requirements

Type Requirement
Durable Must be signed by the principal. While no specific execution method is mandated, notarization and 2 witnesses are strongly recommended for acceptance by third parties.[1]
General (Financial) The principal must sign. Notarization and 2 witnesses are recommended to ensure the document is recognized.[1]
Limited Requires the principal’s signature. Notarization and 2 witnesses are recommended.[1]
Health Care Signed by the principal in the presence of 2 competent adult witnesses.[2]
Minor Child Must be signed by the parent or guardian. No specific execution statute, but notarization and 2 witnesses are recommended.
Motor Vehicle The vehicle owner must sign the form with notarial acknowledgment.