Military Power of Attorney

• Louisiana Civil Code Section Title 9, Section 3887 ensures that military personnel are able to choose who would be given power of attorney if they are not present to make legal decisions. Financial institutions are obligated by law to honor a military member's choice of agent for power of attorney, according to Justia.
  
  

Mandate

• Power of attorney contracts for nonmilitary civilians are known as mandates in Louisiana. Generally, a contract of mandate is not required to be in any particular form, according to LSU Law Center; however, specific mandate forms may be required for specific items or purposes. For example, if a transfer of real estate normally requires a notarized document, then a mandate involving control of real estate will require notarization as well.
  
  

Durable Power of Attorney

• Durable power of attorney pertains to medical decisions made on behalf of a person who has become incapacitated. This gives authority to a specific individual to decide whether or not to begin or discontinue any medical procedures, including artificial life support, according to FindLaw. In Louisiana, the declarant can revoke a durable power of attorney, regardless of mental state or competency.