tehonimellisyys
Tehonimellisyys is a Finnish term that translates to "power of attorney" or "power of attorney for a specific purpose" in English. It refers to a legal document that grants one person, known as the agent or attorney-in-fact, the authority to act on behalf of another person, the principal, in various legal and financial matters. This authority can be broad, covering almost all aspects of the principal's life, or limited to specific actions or a defined period.
The creation of a tehonimellisyys typically requires a written document signed by the principal, often in the
Tehonimellisyys can be established for different reasons. A durable power of attorney, for instance, remains in
The agent has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the principal and must