Power of Attorney in Latvia

Would you like to be represented via power of attorney in Latvia and need guidance? Here is an article that presents some of the situations in which such a document can be of use. Plus, all the details can be provided once you access our online services.

In which cases can a power of attorney help you in Latvia?

• Buying & registering a car in Latvia,
• Acquiring a real estate property,
• Incorporating a business in Latvia,
• Handling various financial and/or administrative tasks,
• Dealing with health-related matters, etc.

How is a power of attorney known in Latvia?

• POA,
• Pilnvara,

What types of POAs are available in Latvia?

• General,
• Special.

Who is mentioned in a Latvian POA?

• The principal – the person who asks for representation,
• Attorney-in-fact – who can be one of our lawyers in Latvia, representing the principal.

What are the features of a general POA in Latvia?

Can be used in a wide range of matters or administrative tasks.

What are the features of a special POA in Latvia?

Can be used for a specific administrative task, such as health decisions, opening a company, various legal transactions, etc.

What types of documents are needed for a POA in Latvia?

• We will solicit your ID or passport and ask you to complete a standard form,
• Proof of paid fee is also needed.

IMPORTANT: A POA used before Latvian authorities must be in Latvian or accompanied by a certified Latvian translation (a foreign POA also needs an apostille or legalisation). If this document is used outside Latvia, the POA can be drafted in English or other languages.

Can a POA be used for estate planning in Latvia?

Sure.

Is a medical POA an option in Latvia?

Yes. It can be drafted for a specific period of time.

How do you represent customers with a POA for starting a business in Latvia?

Our lawyers in Latvia can:

• deal with the incorporation formalities,
• represent customers at the relevant authorities in Latvia.

Can a POA be solicited online? Do you provide such a service?

Yes, your POA can be solicited online.

Can a power of attorney in Latvia be used for drafting a will?

No. A will must be made personally by the testator (a public will in person before a notary, a private will handwritten and signed by the testator); a lawyer can help prepare it but cannot make it under a POA.

What is a “Future Authorization” in Latvia?

A type of POA with a protective role that takes effect if the principal later becomes unable to manage his or her affairs. This type of POA can be used in the case of loss of mental capacity to manage various administrative tasks, etc.

We invite you to explore more about the use of a power of attorney in Latvia by contacting us. Our law firm in Latvia is at your disposal with legal representation in immigration matters too (visas, residence & work permits, study visas, citizenship, etc.).