Can minors under the age of 18 write a power of attorney

Under normal circumstances, minors under the age of 18 cannot write a power of attorney.

However, there is also a special case. If the events to be handled are understandable and clear, the power of attorney can be written. Otherwise, there is a guardian to handle the matters related to the power of attorney. The power of attorney means that both parties have the civil capacity to sign the power of attorney, and the intention is true. The entrusted matters do not violate the current laws and regulations, and the power of attorney is valid.

if necessary, the power of attorney can be notarized accordingly, but this requirement is not mandatory, and it is mainly decided according to the opinions of both parties. It should be noted that if the power of attorney is notarized, it is necessary to consider whether the relevant procedures are complete and the related expenses.

article 17 of the civil code of the people's Republic of China specifies the age of adults and minors. natural persons over the age of 18 are adults. Natural persons under the age of eighteen are minors. Article 18 An adult with full capacity for civil conduct is a person with full capacity for civil conduct and can independently carry out civil juristic acts.

Minors over the age of 16 whose main source of livelihood is their own labor income are regarded as persons with full capacity for civil conduct. Article 19 Minors with limited capacity for civil conduct Minors over the age of eight are persons with limited capacity for civil conduct, and they shall be represented by their legal representatives or approved and ratified by their legal representatives; However, civil juristic acts that are purely beneficial or that are suitable for their age and intelligence can be independently implemented. Article 2 A minor under the age of eight who has no capacity for civil conduct is a minor without capacity for civil conduct, and his legal representative shall act as his agent to carry out civil legal acts. Article 27 guardians of minors' parents are guardians of minor children.

If a minor's parents are dead or have no guardianship, the following persons with guardianship shall serve as guardians in order:

(1) grandparents;

(2) Brother and sister;

(3) other individuals or organizations willing to act as guardians, but they must obtain the consent of the residents' committee, villagers' committee or the civil affairs department of the minor's domicile. Article 16 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors * * * Parents or other guardians of minors shall perform the following guardianship duties:

(1) To provide protection for minors in life, health and safety;

(2) Pay attention to the physiological, psychological and emotional needs of minors;

(3) Educate and guide minors to abide by the law, be diligent and frugal, and develop good ideological and moral character and behavior habits;

(4) provide safety education to minors to improve their awareness and ability of self-protection;

(5) Respect minors' right to education and ensure that school-age minors receive and complete compulsory education according to law;

(6) guarantee the time for minors to rest, entertain and exercise, and guide minors to carry out activities beneficial to their physical and mental health;

(7) properly manage and protect the property of minors;

(8) Acting as an agent for minors to carry out civil legal acts according to law;

(9) to prevent and stop the bad behavior and illegal and criminal behavior of minors, and conduct reasonable discipline;

(1) other guardianship duties that should be performed.