Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, guardianship and continuing power of attorney

Guardianship and continuing power of attorney affect how Suomi.fi e-Authorizations can be used.

A continuing power of attorney and a guardianship are two different things. A continuing power of attorney is made in advance in case you are no longer able to manage your affairs in the future. You can only apply for guardianship if other alternatives are not enough. Other options for managing your affairs include Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, continuing power of attorney, ordinary power of attorney or granting access to accounts.

You can read more about guardianship and continuing power of attorneyOpens in a new window. on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website. You can also use the Suomi.fi guideOpens in a new window. to find out when guardianship is necessary or how you can prepare a continuing power of attorney for yourself.