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Appointing a guardian to act as an attorney

  • Service
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

As an attorney, you may be disqualified or temporarily unable to manage your granter’s affairs in certain situations. If you cannot represent the granter, they need a qualified attorney to address the matter.

A qualified representative may be either the replacement attorney, appointed in the continuing power of attorney, or a guardian appointed as the attorney. If a qualified replacement attorney ...

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Find more detailed instructions and the required forms in Finnish and Swedish on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

If you need further assistance, contact our telephone service.

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To whom and on what terms

This service is intended for an attorney who is disqualified or temporarily unable to represent the granter for some other reason.

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency may only appoint a guardian for duties that, according to the continuing power of attorney, are the responsibility of the attorney.

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Digital and Population Data Services Agency

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Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Updated: 6/11/2026