What are they?

A power of attorney is a public document by which a natural or legal person appoints another as their legal representative, granting them the authority to act on their behalf in various legal or practical matters.

This tool is very useful in various life situations, especially for resolving bureaucratic procedures in the business world.

When drafting these documents, notaries guarantee that the identity of the grantor, known as the principal, as well as their intentions, are in accordance with the law. Furthermore, the appointed legal representative, or attorney-in-fact, must prove their status by presenting a copy of the authorization granted.

Finally, it's worth noting that powers of attorney for legal representation before public administrations, as well as electoral powers of attorney and powers of attorney for specific acts, can be processed via videoconference.

Types of Powers of Attorney

• General Powers of Attorney

These documents grant a person all possible powers to manage the grantor's assets. However, due to the breadth of these powers, there is an inherent risk.

• Special Powers of Attorney

In this case, specific powers are granted to perform one or more specific acts. The powers are limited, for example, to sales, inheritances, among others.

• Powers of Attorney for Litigation

These allow a person to grant the power of representation in court to their lawyers and legal representatives.

• Travel Authorizations

These are used when minor children travel abroad without the company of their parents or guardians. This document is required along with the minor's ID or passport.

• Advance Powers of Attorney in Case of Incapacity

These grant powers to another person to act in the event that the grantor becomes incapacitated in the future, which is useful for preventing problems in old age.

• Commercial Powers of Attorney

These are granted by a company through its administrator, allowing a person to carry out commercial transactions on behalf of the company.

• Revocation of Power of Attorney

This allows the grantor to revoke a previously granted power of attorney, preventing the attorney-in-fact from continuing to use the revoked power.

• Resignation of Power of Attorney

This is the document by which an attorney-in-fact expresses their resignation from a granted power of attorney, preventing future problems.

• Subordination of Power of Attorney

This is the document in which an attorney-in-fact transfers the powers granted in a power of attorney to another person.

• Substitution of Power of Attorney

This is the document in which an attorney-in-fact transfers the powers granted in a power of attorney to another person, ceasing to use them themselves.

In what situations can this service be used?

There are various situations in life in which a person may need to delegate responsibilities. In such cases, the law provides us with a useful tool: notarized powers of attorney.