Indiana § 30-5-6-1 - Exercise of powers not required
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 30-5-6-1 — Exercise of powers not required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-5-6-1. Exercise of powers not required
Sec. 1. The attorney in fact is not required to exercise the powers granted under the power of attorney or to assume control of or responsibility for any of the principal's property, care, or affairs, regardless of the principal's physical or mental condition.
As added by P.L.149-1991, SEC.2.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 30-5-6-1
What does Indiana Code § 30-5-6-1 cover?
Section 30-5-6-1 ("Exercise of powers not required") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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