Laws
- Durable – A power of attorney is durable unless it states otherwise.[1]
- Incapacity – Louisiana law does not define “incapacity.” However, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act defines it as the inability of a person to manage their property or business affairs because of an impairment, is missing, detained (incarcerated), or is outside the United States and is unable to return.
- Signing Requirements – Must be signed by the Principal and two witnesses. Their signatures must be notarized.[2]