§ 30-5-3-1 Rules of law; interpretation and application; conflict with terms of power
§ 30-5-3-2 Validity of power; execution under certain laws
§ 30-5-3-3 Recording power of attorney
§ 30-5-3-4 Guardians; nomination; appointment; powers and duties; amendment or revocation of power; hearing; notice
§ 30-5-3-5 Construction of power and instruction to attorney in fact; petition; notice of hearing
§ 30-5-3-6 Interpretation under the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the power of attorney
§ 30-5-3-7 Effect on the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
§ 30-5-3-8 Right of attorney in fact to access principal’s electronic communications and digital assets
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 30 > Article 5 > Chapter 3 - General Provisions

  • 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
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. 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
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5