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Help with a lasting power of attorney

With a lasting power of attorney (framtidsfullmakt) you decide for yourself who will look after your affairs if, because of illness or something similar, you can no longer do so. We write the power of attorney and explain how it is signed.

An older man signing his lasting power of attorney

Who it is for

For you if you are 18 or over and can manage your affairs today, but want to decide who takes over if you become ill or your health declines. The power of attorney is given to one or more people you trust, for example a child or a partner.

How we help you

A lasting power of attorney can cover both financial and personal matters. It may not cover health and medical care or dental care, nor matters of a highly personal nature, such as getting married or making a will.

We go through who will hold the power of attorney (fullmaktshavare), what it should cover and whether the holder should be paid. Without a term on payment, the holder receives nothing. You can also decide which gifts the holder may give and appoint a reviewer (granskare) who can ask for an account. We write the power of attorney and explain how you sign it, on paper or electronically.

How the lasting power of attorney becomes valid

In writing.The power of attorney must be in writing and state that it is a lasting power of attorney, who receives it and what it covers.
Two witnesses at the same time.You sign, or confirm that you have signed, when both witnesses are present.
Electronically since 1 July 2026.You and the witnesses can sign with an advanced electronic signature.
The right witnesses.The holder of the power of attorney may not be a witness, and nor may your spouse, cohabiting partner or close relatives.

What is included

5 items
  • A review of what the power of attorney should cover and who should receive it
  • A lasting power of attorney written under the Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (lagen om framtidsfullmakter)
  • Terms on payment, gifts and a reviewer, if you want them
  • Instructions for signing and witnesses, on paper or electronically
  • A meeting at the office in Gothenburg or online

What is not included

3 items
  • Application to the district courtIf the holder wants the district court (tingsrätten) to decide that the power of attorney has taken effect, that is a separate application.
  • Power of attorney for a single matterIf someone is to represent you now, in a specific matter, that is an ordinary power of attorney (fullmakt).
  • Decisions about careA lasting power of attorney may not cover health and medical care or dental care.

What you need to have ready

4 items
  • Who will hold the power of attorney
  • Which matters the power of attorney should cover
  • Whether the holder should be paid
  • Two witnesses who are allowed to witness

Good to know

The power of attorney must be written while you are able to manage your affairs. If that is already uncertain, we first assess whether we can take on the assignment. If you are given a guardian (god man) or an administrator (förvaltare), the power of attorney does not apply to that part.

How it works

  1. 1Send an enquiry. Tell us briefly who you want to give the power of attorney to and what it should cover.
  2. 2You get a quote. We normally get back to you within one working day and tell you what is included and what it costs.
  3. 3We write the power of attorney. We go through your answers and explain the terms before you sign.
  4. 4You sign in front of witnesses. On paper or electronically, with instructions from us.

Frequently asked questions

When does the lasting power of attorney take effect?
When, because of illness or something similar, you permanently and for the most part can no longer manage the matters the power of attorney covers. The holder decides this, unless you have decided that the district court should examine it, and must then inform you and your closest family.
Can I sign electronically?
Yes, since 1 July 2026. You and both witnesses then sign with an advanced electronic signature. The requirement for two witnesses still applies.
Can I change or revoke the power of attorney?
Yes. A lasting power of attorney cannot be made irrevocable. An addition or a change must be signed and witnessed in the same way as the power of attorney, except when you are only limiting it.
Who checks the person holding the power of attorney?
You can appoint a reviewer in the power of attorney. Otherwise your spouse, cohabiting partner or closest relatives can ask for an account, and the chief guardian (överförmyndaren) can ask for an account and stop the power of attorney if it is misused.
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Send an enquiry

Tell us briefly about your matter and we will normally get back to you within one working day with a quote before we start.

  • The enquiry and quote are free
  • You only pay once you have accepted the quote
  • Meetings at the office or online

About: Lasting power of attorney

Private or business?

Do not write personal identity numbers, passport numbers or other sensitive details here. If we need such documents, you hand them in at the office or send copies by post.

Sources (8)

  1. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), sections 1–3 (what the power of attorney is, what it may and may not cover, 18 years)
  2. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), section 4 (in writing, two witnesses present at the same time, the holder may not be a witness, Inheritance Code Chapter 10 section 4 applies)
  3. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), section 4 a (advanced electronic signature by the person granting the power of attorney and the witnesses), Act 2026:498
  4. SFS register (SFS-registret), Act 2017:310: SFS 2026:498, new section 4 a, in force 2026-07-01, Government Bill (prop.) 2025/26:92
  5. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), sections 5–7 (content, cannot be made irrevocable, changes)
  6. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), sections 9–11 (taking effect, notification, examination by the district court)
  7. Act on Lasting Powers of Attorney (Lag 2017:310 om framtidsfullmakter), sections 18, 19 and 23–27 (gifts, payment, reviewer, accounts, the chief guardian, guardianship and administration)
  8. Children and Parents Code (Föräldrabalk 1949:381), Chapter 12 section 2, third paragraph (matters of a highly personal nature: marriage, will)

The information was checked against the sources on 27 October 2026.