A power of attorney is a public document that an individual or legal entity signs with the approval of a notary to designate another person as their legal representative. This authorizes them to act on their behalf in various legal or material acts.
This measure is ****very useful in various life situations, and especially for resolving some bureaucratic procedures in the business world.
With these documents, notaries guarantee that the identity of the person granting it, called the ***grantor, as well as their wishes, comply with the law. For their part, the person designated as the legal representative or *apoderado* (attorney-in-fact) must*** *prove this status by presenting a copy of the authorization granted.
We differentiate between different types of powers of attorney:
General Powers of Attorney:
These are deeds by which a person grants all possible powers to another to manage their entire estate. This type of power of attorney is characterized by very broad powers, which poses a risk.
Special Powers of Attorney:
These are deeds by which a person grants powers to another to perform one or more specific acts. This type of power of attorney is characterized by limited powers, for example, they can only buy, sell, make inheritances, etc.
Powers of Attorney for Litigation:
This is a notarial document by which a person grants representation powers in court to their lawyers and court representatives.
Travel Authorizations:
When minor children travel abroad without being accompanied by their parents or guardians, this notarial document can authorize the trip, which the minor must carry along with their ID or passport.
Preventive Powers of Attorney in case of Incapacitation:
These are powers of attorney in which a person grants powers to another to do everything necessary in case the person granting the power of attorney becomes incapacitated in the future. It is a very useful tool to avoid problems as one gets older.
Mercantile Powers of Attorney:
These are powers of attorney granted by a company, through its administrator, in favor of a person who can thus handle one or more commercial operations on behalf of the company.
Documentation Required:
General Powers of Attorney:
DNI of the grantors, name, address, and marital status.
If it is a company, valid powers or administrator appointment.
Details of the attorneys-in-fact, name, address, marital status, and DNI.
Powers granted (For what matter is the power of attorney granted).
Powers of Attorney for Litigation:
DNI of the grantors, name, address, and marital status.
If it is a company, valid powers or administrator appointment.
Names of the Court Representatives and Lawyers and the Bar Association they belong to. (Important.