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A Power of Attorney (or Mandate) is a contract which is governed by the law of general obligations in Louisiana, unless otherwise specified in the Mandate. Louisiana Civil Code Art. 1927 provides that a contract requires an offer and acceptance.

Also known as a Mandate or Procuration in Louisiana, a properly drafted POA allows you to designate another person of your choice to make financial and health care decisions, as well as manage your affairs in case you become incapacitated. The person you choose is then referred to as an agent or attorney-in-fact.

When you represent yourself, you are referred to as a "self-represented litigant" or "pro-se litigant." Even if you don't have a lawyer, judges and court employees are not allowed to provide you with legal advice and may not be able to speak with you at all about your case outside of the courtroom.

Durable Power of Attorney: Long-term Planning Decisions A Durable Power of Attorney in Louisiana plays a key role in long-term planning decisions. Unlike the General Power of Attorney, which may become void if a person loses mental capacity, the Durable type remains in effect.

People who represent themselves in court without an attorney are Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs), also sometimes called pro se litigants. Under the law, an SRL is held to the same standards and duties as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Louisiana.

Generally, you are not giving up any rights by signing a Power of Attorney. The contract can usually be revoked. There is no ?Durable Power of Attorney? in Louisiana, as, unless otherwise stated, all contracts of Mandate survive incapacity. They become invalid upon death.