LA Notary Mandate (Powers of Attorney) and Representation 3

Question 1

Under Louisiana law, what is a mandate of interest (mandat in rem suam)?

Accepted Answer

A mandate given for the benefit of the mandatary or a third party, which is irrevocable without consent

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A mandate given to a minor

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A mandate for charitable purposes

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A mandate that requires compensation

Question 2

What obligations does a mandatary owe to the principal under Louisiana law?

Accepted Answer

The duty to act within authority, exercise reasonable care, render an accounting, and act in good faith

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Only the duty to complete the task

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No specific duties beyond what is agreed

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Only the duty to not commit fraud

Question 3

Under Louisiana law, what is the effect if a mandatary acts beyond the scope of the mandate?

Accepted Answer

The principal is not bound unless they ratify the unauthorized act

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The principal is always bound regardless

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The act is automatically void

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The mandatary faces criminal penalties

Question 4

How does a durable power of attorney function in Louisiana?

Accepted Answer

It survives the principal's incapacity and continues in effect despite subsequent disability

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It automatically expires after one year

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It must be renewed annually

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It only takes effect when the principal becomes incapacitated

Question 5

What is the difference between a mandate and a contract of employment under Louisiana law?

Accepted Answer

A mandate involves representation and authority to bind the principal; employment involves performing services without the power to represent

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There is no difference

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A mandate is always free; employment is always paid

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Employment requires a notarial act; mandate does not

Question 6

Under Louisiana law, can a principal ratify an unauthorized act performed by someone who was not actually a mandatary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the principal may ratify the act of any person who acted on the principal's behalf without authority

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No, only acts of existing mandataries can be ratified

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Only if the unauthorized person is a family member

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Only through a court proceeding