POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Power of Attorney is called a Mandate in Louisiana. It grants one person to make specific decisions for another, under specific conditions.  There are various reasons why one might grant power of attorney e.g. soldier being deployed, parents who are working overseas, parents on vacation, etc. However, most reasons revolve around the possible incapacitation of the person granting the power - so that their wishes can be carried out even if they become unable to express them.