BANKING, AUTHORITY AND FAMILY ASSETS
Legal arrangements for your life and assets in Panama.
A bank account, someone authorised to act, a plan for your assets. If you live in Panama or hold assets here, these questions belong together. We help you identify the Panamanian legal work you need and coordinate it with your circumstances abroad.
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Bank accounts in Panama
Explore account-opening support, bank selection and preparation of your documents. Options depend on your profile, residence and the bank’s requirements. Explore bank account services
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Powers of attorney and wills
Clarify who should act for you, for which matters, and how you want your estate handled. Have existing documents and their intended use in Panama assessed. Explore powers of attorney. For wills, care and family arrangements, explore personal planning
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Family assets and succession
Consider whether a private interest foundation serves a defined family or succession purpose. Its suitability depends on governance, assets and the countries involved. Explore private interest foundations
One plan. Different legal questions.
Opening an account, authorising someone to act and arranging succession are separate steps. A bank may have its own requirements for accepting an authority. A document prepared abroad needs to be assessed for its intended use in Panama. Start with the task, the institution and the people involved.
For international families, legal work in Panama must fit alongside advice in the other relevant countries. Tell us about your residence, family arrangements and asset locations before choosing documents or a structure. Where needed, we can coordinate the Panamanian work with your existing advisers.
Comparing a company with a foundation for broader purposes? Visit our Panama business structures hub. For buying or holding a property, see property legal services.
Start with your situation.
Discuss your priorities with Karen Dorcy, Abogada in Panama. Tell us where you live, where your assets are and which arrangements you already have. We will clarify the scope of the Panamanian legal work and the next steps.