No one knows what the future holds. Perhaps this is why older people put off going to the notary's office. It is very important to make provisions for the eventuality of old age or illness. Who is supposed to conduct legal transactions, deal with doctors, hospitals and possibly nursing homes if no power of attorney is available? Without a power of attorney, doctors, banks, public offices and other institutions are not allowed to provide information about the patient, customer or applicant. Doctors are bound by professional secrecy, banks and public authorities by data protection laws.
The power of attorney
It is advisable to have the power of attorney drawn up by a notary public. While freelance notaries are quite expensive, you can get away cheaper with the city notary's office. Notaries are also employed here to help draw up the power of attorney. In addition, notaries have a duty of safekeeping, which means that the power of attorney is also available at the notary's office if an authorized representative misplaces or loses the original.