The power of attorney is a public document that a natural or legal person signs with the approval of a notary in order to appoint another person as his or her legal representative. This authorises him or her to act on his or her behalf in various legal or material acts.

This measure is **** very useful for different situations in life and more specifically for solving certain bureaucratic formalities in the business world.

With these documents, notaries guarantee that the identity of the person granting the document, called the ***poderdante, as well as his or her wishes are in accordance with the law. The person appointed as the legal representative or attorney-in-fact must prove this status by producing a copy of the authorisation granted.

We differentiate between different types of power of attorney:

General powers of attorney:

These are deeds by which a person confers all possible powers on another person so that the latter can take charge of all his or her assets. This type of power of attorney is characterised by the fact that the powers are very broad, which creates a risk.

Special powers of attorney:

These are deeds by which a person confers powers on another person to carry out one or more specific acts. This type of power of attorney is characterised by the fact that the powers are limited, for example, you can only buy, sell, inherit, etc.

Power of attorney for lawsuits:

This is a notarial document by which a person grants powers of representation in court to his or her lawyers and solicitors.

Travel authorisations:

When minor children travel abroad without being accompanied by their parents or guardians, the trip can be authorised by means of this notarial document, which the minor must carry together with their ID card or passport.

Preventive powers of attorney in the event of incapacity:

These are powers of attorney in which a person confers powers on another person to do whatever is necessary in the event that the person granting the power of attorney becomes incapacitated in the future. It is a very useful instrument to avoid problems when one gets older.

Commercial powers of attorney:

These are powers of attorney conferred by a company, through its administrator, in favour of a person who may then undertake one or more commercial transactions on behalf of the company.

Necessary documentation:

General Powers of Attorney:

• D.N.I. of the persons granting the power of attorney, name, address and marital status.

• If it is a company, powers of attorney or appointment of administrators in force.

• Details of the attorneys-in-fact, name, address, marital status and National Identity Card number.

• Powers conferred (For what matter the power of attorney is conferred).

Powers of attorney:

• ID of the persons granting the power of attorney, name, address and marital status.

• If it is a company, powers of attorney or appointment of administrators in force.

• Names of the attorneys and lawyers and the Bar Association to which they belong. (Important.)