Sec. 2. “Attorney in fact” means the person designated to act for the principal under a power of attorney. The term includes any of the following:

(1) The original attorney in fact.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-5-2-2

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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
(2) A co-attorney in fact.

(3) A successor attorney in fact.

(4) A person to whom an attorney in fact has delegated authority.

As added by P.L.149-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.143-2009, SEC.21.