Power of attorney

Most people hope to remain capable of making rational decisions throughout their lives. However, this cannot always be guaranteed, and incapacity may arise without warning.

In cases of progressive illness such as dementia, it is often foreseeable that a time may come when the individual no longer acts as he or she would have done before the onset of the illness. In such circumstances, there is often an opportunity to arrange financial matters, such as powers of attorney, in due time.

In other situations, however, an accident or sudden critical illness may leave a person unable, at short notice, to make fully informed decisions.

A lasting power of attorney is therefore relevant for most people. Regardless of the size of one’s estate or family circumstances, it provides clarity and reassurance that you have decided who is to make decisions on your behalf and what decisions they are authorised to make.

When ordering a lasting power of attorney through PrivatRevision, you will be asked to provide:

• Name of the Principal (Fuldmagtsgiver)
• Name and date of birth of the Attorney (Fuldmagtshaver)
• The scope of the power of attorney (to be selected via checkboxes in the form)
  • EVERYTHING BELOW
  • enter into legal transactions and contracts of any kind
  • carry out banking transactions of any kind
  • collect receivables, initiate legal proceedings, and enter into settlements
  • mortgage and sell my real property, refinance real property, and otherwise pledge or dispose of my assets
  • manage my pension arrangements, including amending or terminating payment schemes
  • represent me in dealings with private entities and public authorities
  • apply for public benefits and support schemes
  • appeal decisions and request access to all records, including my medical records
  • make healthcare decisions that I would otherwise have been able to make myself, but may no longer be capable of deciding upon
  • in consultation with relevant professionals, make decisions regarding my medical treatment, housing, and possible placement in an institution, care facility, or hospice
  • other (to be specified in the comments field)

Once we receive this information, we will promptly send you a CPR (civil registration) check as principal.

When this has been returned, the lasting power of attorney will be prepared and submitted for registration via www.tinglysning.dk.

Furthermore, the power of attorney may be formally acknowledged before a notary within six months of its creation. Appointments with the notary can be booked at https://domstol.dk/selvbetjening/notarbooking/.