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What to do
Guardianship and continuing power of attorney

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.

  1. Guide's start page
  2. How to draw up a continuing power of attorney
  3. Instructions for attorneys with a continuing power of attorney
  4. When a loved one needs a guardian
  5. How to act as your child's guardian
    1. When does a child need a guardian?
    2. Duties of a child’s guardian
    3. Your guardianship duties are ending
  6. If I need a guardian
  7. Checklist

How to act as your child's guardian

When does a child need a guardian?

When your child’s property exceeds 30,000 euros, you assume obligations in your role as the child’s custodian.

Duties of a child’s guardian

What is the scope of the guardianship? What can I buy with my child’s money? What happens if I make a mistake?

Your guardianship duties are ending

Your guardianship duties end when the child reaches the age of 18.

Checklist