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La. R.S. 9:3863

Requirements for legally sufficient power of attorney; federal preemption

Known as the Louisiana Military Power of Attorney Act

The act spans §§ 9–9 (38 sections).

Acts 1991 1st E.S., No. 5, §1, eff

A. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1044b, a military power of attorney is exempt from any requirement of form, substance, formality, or recording that is provided for powers of attorney under the laws of Louisiana or any other state. Any such military power of attorney shall be given the same legal effect as a power of attorney prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the state of Louisiana.

B. For purposes of this Chapter, a military power of attorney is any general or special power of attorney that:

(1) Contains a statement that sets forth the provisions of Subsection A.

(2) Is notarized in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 1044a or other applicable state or federal law.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.