Powers of attorney, inheritances, guardianship decisions

Representation of Minors’ Interests at Citadele

Minors at Citadele can be represented by: 

  1. Parents as natural guardians; 
  2. A guardian appointed by a decision of the Orphan’s Court; 
  3. A person authorized by the parents; 
  4. Foster parents with an appropriate decision from the Orphan’s Court; or 
  5. An employee of a children’s social care institution (upon presenting the documents listed below). 

If the minor is represented at Citadele by their parents (or one of the parents), they must present either their passport containing information about the children or the child's birth certificate. 

If a minor is represented by a guardian appointed by a decision of the Orphan’s Court, the decision appointing the guardian must be presented at Citadele. 

If the minor is represented at Citadele by a person authorized by the parents, then the authorized person must present a power of attorney that meets Citadele's requirements.

If a minor at Citadele is represented by foster parents, the decision of the Orphan’s Court regarding the placement in the foster family, as well as the decision from which it can be concluded that the foster parents are authorized to perform specific actions at the bank, must be presented at Citadele. 

If the minor is represented at Citadele by an employee of a children's social care institution, then a power of attorney issued by the director of the children's social care institution (or children's home) must be presented at Citadele, authorizing that specific person to represent the minor's interests at the bank, as well as a decision from the Orphan’s Court regarding the establishment of out-of-family care for the minor, the deprivation of parental rights, or placement in the relevant care institution, etc. 

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