power of attorney for representation of interests in court is an official document that allows a trustee to act on behalf of the principal during legal proceedings. Such a person can be a lawyer, a lawyer or another person who has the appropriate qualifications. This power of attorney gives the representative the right to perform procedural actions, file lawsuits, withdraw them, appeal court decisions, as well as perform other actions provided for by current legislation.
Having a properly executed power of attorney gives the authorized person the right to perform all procedural actions on behalf of the principal. This avoids the need to be personally present at each court hearing. A power of attorney for the representation of interests in court allows the principal to delegate his rights to a qualified specialist, which significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome of the case.
Passport data of the principal and authorized person. This guarantees the identification of both parties.
List of authorized person's powers. The document must clearly state what actions the representative has the right to perform on behalf of the principal. For example, signing and filing lawsuits, participating in court hearings, appealing decisions, etc.
Validity of the power of attorney. It can be either a one-time power of attorney for a specific case, or a long-term power of attorney for handling cases in court for a specified period of time.
Date of issue of power of attorney. The absence of this date may render the document invalid.
Notarization. The power of attorney must be drawn up in writing and certified by a notary public.
Validity of the power of attorney
The validity period of the power of attorney may vary depending on its type:
One-time power of attorney — is provided to perform one specific action, for example, filing a lawsuit.
Special power of attorney — is issued for conducting a case in a specific court or during a certain period.
General power of attorney — authorizes the authorized person to represent interests in all court instances and to resolve any court issues.
It should be noted that the validity period of the power of attorney is specified directly in the document. If the term is not specified, according to the legislation of Ukraine, the power of attorney is considered valid for one year from the moment of its issuance. It is also important to consider that the power of attorney can be canceled at any time at the request of the principal.
Issuance of a power of attorney at a notary public
Turning to a notary to draw up a power of attorney for representing interests in court has several key advantages:
Professional consultation. The notary will explain in detail all the features of the power of attorney, help you draw up a document that meets all your requirements and protects your interests.
Legal correctness. The notary checks the compliance of the document with the current legislation, which minimizes the risk of its being contested or invalidated.
Maximum protection of the principal. The notary ensures the security of the document, including protection against fraud and improper use of the power of attorney.
Notarial support. If necessary, the notary can provide additional advice on other aspects of your case.