Indiana Code 10-17-1-7. Powers of attorney
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Sec. 7. (a) A power of attorney authorizing action on behalf of a veteran in obtaining a benefit or an advantage for a veteran provided under Indiana law must run to an authorized agency or individual recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(b) A rule contrary to this section is void.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-9.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.8.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 10-17-1-7
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5