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Interest representation and guardianship
Someone could need a guardian to represent their interests in situations, for example, where serious illness or old age have made them less competent mentally to oversee their own interests or attend to their business. These guardians are frequently children, marriage partners or some other close relative. The register office provides guidance in how to perform the role of such guardians.
A person who needs someone to represent their interests is under guardianship. The register office acts as the guardianship authority and supervises those appointed to represent the interests of others. The register office can, if necessary, disclose the identity of the person representing the interests of a certain person. The register office staff are obliged to keep private matters confidential. A register office can also be notified that a person might need a guardian in the sense described here.
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Guardianship services are intended for people who are incapable of looking after their own financial affairs. About the appointment of a guardian and the guardian's responsibilities.
Ministry of Justice - Tasks of a guardian
Tasks of a guardian, compensation for expenses, termination of the task.
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