A Louisiana power of attorney is called a “mandate”. It is a document made to designate a representative (or a “mandatory”) who can act instead of a principal in certain circumstances. For instance, you can sign a specific POA template to officially select a person who will be a guardian for your children while you are absent. Download free Louisiana power of attorney forms below, or build a custom document online.
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Below, you can get various templates, including those offered by the Louisiana authorities: the Health Care Power of Attorney and Form 7006-R for taxes. Pick the template that matches the task you want your representative to handle, then download it or build a custom version online.
Durable power of attorney is a form that lets you appoint a mandatory for financial decisions made instead of you if you ever be incapacitated. The form works only in case of your incapability; the principal’s death or being capable again makes the document invalid.
| Also Known As | Louisiana DPOA or Mandate |
| Signing Requirements | Notarization or Witnesses Are Recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
Medical power of attorney in Louisiana is called the Health Care Power of Attorney. With the form, you can assign a person who will be responsible for communication with doctors regarding your health care and treatment if you are unconscious and cannot decide for yourself.
| Also Known As | Health Care POA or MPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Two (2) Witnesses |
| Download | PDF Template | Health Care Power of Attorney |
General power of attorney allows you to give other individuals the right to operate with your properties and money. For one, you can easily designate these authorities to your spouse or children with the document.
| Also Known As | Generic Financial POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public or Witnesses Are Recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
Limited power of attorney is a form you need if you have a certain matter you want to grant to another person. Suppose you have a valuable item to sell but you are out of town. With the form, you can assign a representative who will be able to substitute you in the deal.
| Also Known As | Special POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public or Two (2) Witnesses Are Recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
Child power of attorney is a form used by parents who need to leave for a while and delegate taking care of their children to another person.
| Also Known As | Minor POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public or Two (2) Witnesses Are Recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
Real estate power of attorney is used to conduct various operations with one’s real property. If an owner wishes to choose a mandatory who will be able to sell, buy, lease, and complete other actions with the property, they can sign the real estate POA.
| Also Known As | Limited Real Estate POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public or Two (2) Witnesses Are Recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
State tax power of attorney (Form R-7006 in Louisiana) is the document that helps you assign a mandatory who will cover all tax matters for you, including communication with the local Department of Revenue.
| Also Known As | Tax POA |
| Signing Requirements | Grantor Only |
| Download | Form R-7006 |
Vehicle power of attorney is signed when a vehicle’s owner wants to appoint a mandatory to complete certain paperwork tied to the vehicle (registration, title transfer, and other matters) in the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
| Also Known As | OMV POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Revocation power of attorney helps POA creators to cancel their previously made POA forms. When the revocation form is prepared, do not forget to deliver it to your mandatory (or mandatories, if you have multiple POAs signed).
| Also Known As | POA Termination Form |
| Signing Requirements | Notarization is Advised |
| Download | PDF Template |
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A power of attorney is a legal document in which you, the principal, name another person to act on your behalf. The powers can be broad, such as handling your money, or narrow, such as selling one car. You choose the powers when you fill in the document, so read each entry above to find the type that fits.
The right document depends on what you want your representative to do. Match your task to a document in the table below, then open its entry above to download the template or build a custom version online.
| Your task | Document |
|---|---|
| Manage your money if you are incapacitated | Durable power of attorney |
| Let someone handle everyday finances | General power of attorney |
| Hand off one specific matter, such as a sale | Limited power of attorney |
| Name someone to talk with your doctors | Medical power of attorney (Health Care Power of Attorney) |
| Leave your children in someone's care for a while | Minor child power of attorney |
| Sell, buy or lease property | Real estate power of attorney |
| Deal with Louisiana tax matters | State tax power of attorney (Form R-7006) |
| Handle vehicle paperwork at the Office of Motor Vehicles | Vehicle power of attorney |
| Cancel a power of attorney you made earlier | Revocation of power of attorney |
Every entry above has its own Signing Requirements row. Read the row for the document you pick before you sign, and ask a Louisiana attorney if you are not sure.
Your representative acts for you, so choose with care. Talk with the person before you sign, so the role is no surprise. Then ask yourself three questions about the person you have in mind:
A few simple slips can cause trouble later, when your representative needs to use the document. Check this list before you sign, and fix any problem while you can still change the document.
The links below open Louisiana laws on official government websites. Read them for background on the documents on this page, and ask a Louisiana attorney about any question that depends on your own situation.
Governing Laws:
Start with the task. Use the table above to match what you want your representative to do with a document, then open its entry to download the template or build a custom version online.
Yes. Use the Create My Document button at the top of this page. You answer a few questions, then save, print or download the document. You can also download one of the free PDF templates listed above.
Yes. Download the template and fill it in with the PDF editor, then print it and keep a signed copy.
Use the Louisiana revocation form listed above. After you complete it, give a copy to your representative so the person knows to stop acting for you.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
