An advance power of attorney can be granted by any adult and legally competent person for the event of losing decision-making capacity. The scope of authority is not legally restricted and can thus extend to only individual matters or specific types of matters. With an advance power of attorney, one can determine which person should be entrusted with representation in the event of the occurrence of the specified matters or types of matters.
The event of losing decision-making capacity occurs when the person loses their decision-making capacity for the specified matters or types of matters.
If the event occurs, it must also be entered into the ÖZVV, and the loss of decision-making capacity must be confirmed by a medical professional. Only with the entry of the event into the ÖZVV does the power of attorney become effective, and the representative can engage in legal transactions.
