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A power of attorney lets you authorize someone you trust to handle financial, property, or other matters for you. Use Lumr’s customizable POA form for Indiana to choose the powers you need and create your document online.
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A power of attorney lets you appoint another person, called an agent or attorney-in-fact, to act on your behalf. They can make important decisions for you, such as managing your finances.
Indiana POAs generally remain effective even if you become incapacitated, unless you include a clause stating otherwise in the document.
When you draft a power of attorney, Indiana Code Title 30, Article 5 sets out the main requirements you need to be aware of.
| Requirement | Indiana Law | What It Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Written document | IC §30-5-4-1 | Your POA must be in writing or another legally recognized record. |
| 2. Name an agent | IC §30-5-4-1 | You must identify the person who will act for you. |
| 3. Grant authority | IC §30-5-4-1 | State what your agent is allowed to do. |
| 4. Sign the POA | IC §30-5-4-1 | You must sign the document or direct another person to sign for you where permitted. |
| 5. Notary or witnesses | IC §30-5-4-1.5 | You can generally sign before a notary or at least two qualifying witnesses. |
| 6. Recording when required | IC §30-5-3-3 | Record the POA first if your agent will use it to sign a document that must itself be recorded. |
There are many types of POA, depending on the type of authority you want to give to your agent. Common types include:
A general power of attorney gives your agent the authority to make decisions affecting your finances and property.
Depending on the powers you want to grant, this can include:
Indiana no longer allows new health care powers to be created under the general Power of Attorney Act.
Instead, you use an advance directive to appoint a health care representative who can make medical decisions for you when authorized.
An Indiana advance directive can generally be signed before two adult witnesses or a notarial officer.
A durable power of attorney in Indiana continues if you become incapacitated.
Indiana POAs are generally durable unless the document states otherwise.
An Indiana limited power of attorney only allows your agent to make decisions for the tasks you explicitly spell out in the document.
You can use one for a specific transaction, account, or property. They’re useful if you do not want to give your agent broader authority over your affairs.
A parent can temporarily give another person authority over certain matters involving a minor child.
This can include:
It usually does not last for more than 12 months. Longer periods can apply in certain military-service situations.
Lumr lets you create a printable power of attorney form for Indiana in a few steps. You can see how simple the process is below:
Start by deciding what you want your agent to be allowed to handle.
Next, add your own details and those of the person you want to be your agent.
Choose exactly what your agent can and cannot do.
An Indiana POA normally takes effect when signed unless you choose a later date or event. You can also add an expiration date.
Check the names, powers, dates, and limits before downloading your document.
Finally, sign the POA in front of a notary or at least two qualifying witnesses to execute the document.
Still have questions about using a power of attorney in Indiana? Find quick answers below.
You should always make it clear that you are signing for the principal as their agent.
Indiana accepts formats such as “[Principal’s Name] by [Your Name], Agent” or “[Principal’s Name] by [Your Name], POA.”
You can revoke an Indiana POA with a signed written revocation document. It must clearly identify the POA being revoked.
You also need to inform your agent and anyone relying on the document. If the original POA was recorded, the revocation must also be recorded.
Not always. You can either sign it before a notary or at least two qualifying witnesses.
Not if you use a notary. You can sign it in front of two qualifying witnesses instead of a notary.
You usually only need to record POA in Indiana if your agent will use it to sign another document that must be recorded. This could be certain real estate documents, for example.
Yes, but only if the POA allows it. Indiana law permits an agent to delegate some or all of their authority when the principal has granted that power. The delegation must be made in writing.
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