{"id":5287,"date":"2024-03-15T09:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T08:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kliently.se\/nyheter\/the-pros-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-between-spouses\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T20:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:28:13","slug":"the-pros-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-between-spouses","status":"publish","type":"nyheter","link":"https:\/\/kliently.se\/en\/news\/the-pros-of-enduring-power-of-attorney-between-spouses\/","title":{"rendered":"The pro’s of enduring power of attorney between spouses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Setting up an enduring power of attorney is relatively new in Sweden as it was only in 2017 that a new law regarding this came into force<\/a>. The law makes it possible for you to give power of attorney to another person if you should suffer from serious illness, mental disorder or the like. It makes it possible for someone else to, for example, pay your bills and take care of your personal affairs without you having to be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establishing powers of attorney between couples is a way to secure your future. By setting one up you’ll know that your partner can manage your affairs exactly as you would’ve wanted. Nowadays, there are also templates that you can use<\/a> when you want to draw up one yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you set up an enduring power of attorney?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you and your partner have insights into each other’s affairs, your partner doesn’t have the right to take care of them for you. Your partner doesn’t have the right to make decisions about your healthcare, contact the authorities or handle financial matters on your behalf. So what happens if you don’t have the right paperwork and you become incapable of managing your affairs? Well, then the district court can appoint a limited guardian for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of getting a limited guardian requires an application to be made with the right documents in place. You need, among other things, proof of identity and consents. In some cases, you may also need a medical certificate or other certificates proving you need a limited guardian. But even with the right documentation, the district court can reject your application. So it’s easier to draw up an enduring power of attorney yourself. Especially since this will make sure you have greater control. You’ll be able to choose who will be allowed to make decisions and about what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To set up an enduring power of attorney, you have to be of legal age. You also have to sign the papers in front of two witnesses. The ones to whom you give power of attorney cannot act as witnesses. For it to be valid, it has to clearly state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n