25 CFR § 162.208
Who can represent the Indian landowners in negotiating or granting an agricultural lease?
February 24, 2021
The following individuals or entities may represent an individual Indian landowner:
(a) An adult with custody acting on behalf of his or her minor children;
(b) A guardian, conservator, or other fiduciary appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to act on behalf of an individual Indian landowner;
(c) An adult or legal entity who has been given a written power of attorney that:
(1) Meets all of the formal requirements of any applicable tribal or state law;
(2) Identifies the attorney-in-fact and the land to be leased; and
(3) Describes the scope of the power granted and any limits thereon.