What is the adult guardianship system?

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

The adult guardianship system is one in which the court appoints a guardian for an adult who has difficulty making decisions and living independently due to causes such as disability, illness, or old age.

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

Unlike the former incompetency and quasi-incompetency systems, the adult guardianship system is designed to respect the person's remaining decision-making capacity while assisting only where necessary.

For example, a notable feature is that the guardian can not only manage the ward's property but also provide broad support even in non-economic matters.

In addition, because the guardian's activities are supervised by the Family Court, legal safeguards are also in place to ensure that the ward's rights are not unjustly infringed.

Because the scope can be set according to your mother's condition and needs, we recommend that you proceed with a consultation with an attorney specializing in family matters for the correct procedures and appropriate support measures.