Indiana Code 30-5-7-6. Anatomical gifts, autopsies, or remains disposition
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Sec. 6. If a power of attorney authorizes the attorney in fact to:
(2) authorize an autopsy of the principal’s remains; or
(1) make an anatomical gift on behalf of the principal;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-5-7-6
- 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
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- 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
(3) direct the disposition of the principal’s remains;
the anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition shall be considered the act of the principal or of the person who has priority under law to make the necessary decisions. Each person to whom the attorney in fact communicates a direction shall comply with the direction.
As added by P.L.149-1991, SEC.2.