Lasting power of attorney (Vorsorgevollmacht)
A written power of attorney with which you authorise another person to manage your affairs. It can mean that no legal guardianship is necessary.
With a Vorsorgevollmacht (lasting power of attorney) you authorise another person to manage your affairs. [1, Para. 1] According to the law, legal guardianship is not necessary to the extent that the affairs can be managed just as well by an authorised person. [2, Para. 3] For particularly invasive measures the power of attorney must be in writing and expressly cover them. [1, Para. 2] Legal status: 10.10.2026; not legal advice.
More: Lasting power of attorney, guardianship directive and legal guardianship. See also legal guardianship.
Sources and literature
- § 1820 BGB – Vorsorgevollmacht und Kontrollbetreuung. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__1820.html
- § 1814 BGB – Voraussetzungen der rechtlichen Betreuung. www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__1814.html
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