Continuing power of attorney

With a continuing power of attorney (edunvalvontavaltuutus), you authorise someone close to you in advance to handle your affairs if you can no longer do so yourself. It is an important document at any age.

You will need

• A power of attorney template
• Two impartial witnesses

Steps

1. Choose your attorney

   Choose a trustworthy person and, if needed, a substitute.

2. Define the matters

3. Draw up the document

4. Witnesses

5. Keep it safe

6. Confirmation

7. Update it

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