A Louisiana power of attorney is the legal authority for another individual or entity (the “agent”) to make decisions on your behalf (“the principal”). You can use the document to have someone sign paperwork and manage your affairs when you’re unable to (for example, while traveling or because your health prevents you).
Laws
Statute: Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2985-3032.
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Remains in force if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: No particular form required.
Limited (Special)
Specifies the authority an agent or proxy has when managing another person's affairs.
Signing Requirements: No particular form required.
Non-Durable (General)
Nominates an agent to take care of your financial business.
Signing Requirements: No particular form required.
Springing
The form "springs" into effect in a certain situation, and ends at a specified time.
Signing Requirements: No particular form required.
Minor (Child)
Ensures that a trusted third party may take temporary parental responsibility for health care matters.
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
Motor Vehicle
Ensure that your agent makes decisions on your behalf in transactions relating only to motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax (Form R-7006)
Delegate a representative to manage tax matters with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer(s) and representative.
Real Estate
Use this to authorize an agent for real estate transactions like buying, selling, managing, or refinancing property.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public (recommended)
Revocation
Use to revoke a previous power of attorney, ending the agent’s authority.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and/or notary public (recommended).
