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Drafting Powers of Attorney

We draft the power of attorney your case actually needs and guide you step by step through signing it, so that we can act for you in Greece and Cyprus.

AT A GLANCE

What we handle

Drafting the power of attorney, signing instructions, apostille and translation

Langiage

A bilingual text, Greek and English

Where it is signed

Before a notary with apostille, or at a Greek or Cypriot consulate

First step

A free review of your documents

Cost

A written estimate before any work begins

Why it matters

The power of attorney is what saves you the trip

Every act before a Greek or Cypriot authority requires either your presence or a power of attorney. With one in place, your lawyer acts for you before municipalities, registries, tax offices, notaries and courts.

The wording matters. If the powers granted do not cover the act that has to be done, the authority or the notary will not accept it and the case is delayed. That is why the text is written around your case, not taken from a standard form.

WHAT WE HANDLE

How the work proceeds

A lawyer on every file

Each case has a lawyer who follows it from beginning to end.

A written fee estimate

Before any work begins, with state fees, apostilles and translations listed separately.

Greek or English

We communicate in the language you prefer and explain each stage in plain terms.

A free first review

We examine your documents at no charge and tell you plainly where you stand.

No travel

Under a power of attorney we act for you before authorities, consulates, notaries and courts.

An organised file

We keep your file in order, so the documents serve the family in future as well.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

Common situations

You want your citizenship case to move forward without travelling.
An inheritance has to be accepted in Greece.
A property is being sold or bought and you cannot attend.
You need representation before a court.
You need a representative before the tax office, or a Greek tax number.
You want to revoke a power of attorney you gave earlier.

How the procedure works

1

Free review

We examine the case and define exactly what the power of attorney must cover.

2

Drafting

We send you the bilingual text to check before it is signed.

3

Signing

You sign before a notary and obtain an apostille, or you sign at a consulate.

4

Action

With the original in hand, your case moves forward.

5

Posting

You send us the original document by post to our office.

WHAT TO SEND US

Documents that help

If something is missing, we tell you how to obtain it.

A copy of your passport or ID
Your full details: father's and mother's name, date of birth and address
Your Greek tax number, if you have one
Details of the matter: the property, the estate or the file number
An earlier power of attorney, if one exists

TIME & COST

A written estimate before we start

The text is prepared quickly. The time depends mainly on when you can get an appointment with a notary or the consulate, and on the postal delivery of the original.

After the free review you receive a written fee estimate. Notary costs, the apostille and consular fees are paid by you directly and are listed separately.

QUESTIONS

About powers of attorney

Notary or consulate?

Both are accepted. A notary is usually faster and easier to arrange, but an apostille is then required. At a Greek or Cypriot consulate no apostille is needed, although an appointment is usually necessary.

Is an apostille always required?

It is required when the power of attorney is signed before a notary abroad. When it is signed at a Greek or Cypriot consulate, it is not.

How long does it remain valid?

Until the matter for which it was given is completed, or until you revoke it. A fixed duration can also be written into the text.

Can I revoke it?

Yes, at any time, through a deed of revocation. We draft it and make sure it is notified wherever needed.

Do I have to send the original?

Yes. The original with the apostille is posted to our office. Your passport does not need to be posted; a scanned copy is enough.