What the AI does when drafting a power of attorney
For a power of attorney the assistant always asks about the powers, the parties — who grants authority and to whom — the term and the applicable form requirements. It asks up to six related questions per turn and does not guess: ID and registration details are inserted verbatim from a party profile or remain [FILL IN: …] fields. Legal then searches official legal portals of the selected country for power-of-attorney requirements, including the topic of authority and corporate approvals, and drafts the document.
What a power of attorney should contain
Place and date of issue, details of the principal and the agent, a specific list of actions the agent may perform, the term and whether the agent may delegate. Powers are best described concretely — «collect», «sign», «submit» — naming the organisation or object, rather than a general phrase such as «manage all affairs». For a power of attorney issued by a company, it matters who signs it and on what basis.
When a simple written form is not enough
For some actions — real estate transactions, registrations, representation before certain authorities or use abroad — the law may require notarisation, an apostille or another special form. Legal lists the requirements it finds in the legal notes and limitations but does not certify the document. A draft that needs notarisation serves as the basis for your visit to a notary.
Questions about powers of attorney
Can I draft a power of attorney to collect documents or parcels?
Yes. Describe what the agent should collect and from which organisation. The AI includes that specific power and leaves unknown details as fields to fill in.
Does a power of attorney have to be notarised?
It depends on the action and the country. Legal searches official portals for form requirements and lists them in the legal notes and limitations. If notarisation is needed, the draft from Legal serves as the basis, and the notary certifies the document.
Can I draft a power of attorney on behalf of a company?
Yes. State who signs for the company and on what basis. The company's details can be saved in a party profile and are inserted verbatim.
For how long is a power of attorney valid?
You set the term yourself. If the law of the selected country limits the term or sets one when no date is given, this is reflected in the legal notes when a confirmed source is available.
Can I draft a power of attorney for use abroad?
You can prepare a draft in the required language. Apostille, legalisation or translation requirements depend on the country of use — check them with the organisation that will accept the document.
Which role should I choose in the settings?
For a power of attorney, «Counterparty» fits. Say in the chat whether you are the principal or the agent, and the assistant takes your position into account.
Do I need a paid plan?
Yes, drafting legal documents with legal research is available on Plus and Pro. Free keeps the regular chat, the editor, export and party profiles within quotas.
