Indiana § 30-5-7-6 Anatomical gifts, autopsies, or remains disposition

Indiana Statutes

§ 30-5-7-6 — Anatomical gifts, autopsies, or remains disposition

Indiana § 30-5-7-6

Art. 5POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Ch. 7Duties of Health Care Providers

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Bluebook

Ind. Code § 30-5-7-6 (2026).

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If a power of attorney authorizes the attorney in fact to:

(1)make an anatomical gift on behalf of the principal;

(2)authorize an autopsy of the principal's remains; or

(3)direct the disposition of the principal's remains; the anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition shall be considered the act of the principal or of the person who has priority under law to make the necessary decisions. Each person to whom the attorney in fact communicates a direction shall comply with the direction.

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If a power of attorney authorizes the attorney in
fact to:
(1) make an anatomical gift on behalf of the principal;
(2) authorize an autopsy of the principal's remains; or
(3) direct the disposition of the principal's remains;
the anatomical gift, autopsy, or remains disposition shall be considered
the act of the principal or of the person who has priority under law to
make the necessary decisions. Each person to whom the attorney in fact
communicates a direction shall comply with the direction.