Sec. 14. A conveyance of land by an attorney in fact under IC 30-5-3-3 is not effective unless the attorney in fact is empowered to make the conveyance under a power of attorney that:

(1) is executed or signed by the principal (as defined in IC 30-5-2-8); and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-21-1-14

  • 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
  • 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) has an acknowledgment (as defined in IC 33-42-0.5-2) or a proof (as defined in and permitted under IC 32-21-2).

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-2-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.35; P.L.99-2024, SEC.21.