RS 9:3863 Requirements for legally sufficient power of attorney; federal preemption - Louisiana Statutes

§3863.  Requirements for legally sufficient power of attorney; federal preemption

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.

Acts 1991 1st E.S., No. 5, §1, eff. April 17, 1991; Acts 1995, No. 1131, §1.