Who will handle your affairs if you cannot? A future power of attorney can be prepared in advance

A framtidsfullmakt is an alternative to a god man or förvaltare that you create while you still have decision-making capacity. It can cover bills, property, dealings with authorities, housing and social-care matters.

In Sweden, a framtidsfullmakt lets you choose in advance who may act for you if you lose capacity.

A framtidsfullmakt is an alternative to a god man or förvaltare that you create while you still have decision-making capacity. It can cover bills, property, dealings with authorities, housing and social-care matters.

What matters

• You choose the representative and scope.
• It may cover finances, property, authorities, housing and social care.
• It cannot cover healthcare decisions, marriage, wills or acknowledgement of paternity.
• The representative or court normally decides when it comes into effect.

What to do

1. Choose someone you trust.
2. Define what they may handle.
3. Prepare the document using the required formalities and witnesses.
4. Store it so it can be found when needed.

Important limitation

Formal requirements matter; a poorly prepared document may not work as intended.

Official source

Sveriges Domstolar

Information checked: 13 October 2026.