Legal Question in Elder Law in Indiana

Re: Power of Attorney

A power of attorney must be executed in the manner required in the statute. It does not have to be written up by an attorney; however, a power of attorney drawn up by a person other than an attorney may end up conferring more power than anticipated or may not have conferred the correct power. Nevertheless, as long as the document identifies the person making the appointment, who is to receive the powers (the attorney-in-fact), the duties or powers are set out and the signature is notarized, it is a valid document.