Sec. 1. (a) An attorney in fact has a power granted under this chapter if the power of attorney incorporates the power by:

(1) referring to the descriptive language in sections 2 through 19 of this chapter; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-5-5-1

  • 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
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. 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) citing to a specific section of sections 2 through 19 of this chapter.

     (b) Reference in a power of attorney to the descriptive language in sections 2 through 19 of this chapter shall be construed as though the entire section is set out in full in the power of attorney.

     (c) If powers are similar or overlap, the broadest power controls.

     (d) A power of attorney may in writing delete from, add to, or modify in any manner a power incorporated by reference, including the power to make gifts under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.149-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.165-2002, SEC.7.