What is the adult guardianship system?

If your mother is having difficulty managing property or daily life due to dementia symptoms, you can receive help through the adult guardianship system.

The adult guardianship system is one in which the court appoints a guardian for adults who have difficulty making decisions and living on their own due to disability, illness, old age, etc.

This is a system designed to support various aspects of overall life such as property management, medical decisions, and choice of residence.

Unlike the previous incompetency and quasi-incompetency systems, the adult guardianship system is designed to respect the remaining decision-making ability of the person concerned while helping only with the necessary parts.

For example, the guardian can not only manage the ward's property, but also broadly support non-economic aspects.

Also, since the guardian's activities are supervised by the family court, legal safeguards are in place to ensure that the ward's rights are not unfairly infringed.

Since the scope can be set according to your mother's condition and needs, we recommend consulting with a family law specialist attorney for accurate procedures and appropriate support measures.