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Guardianship and continuing power of attorney

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What is meant by continuing power of attorney? What other methods are available?

Where can I get help for preparing a continuing power of attorney? Who would be a good donee?

What should be stated in the continuing power of attorney document?

Where should I keep the continuing power of attorney document? When is the continuing power of attorney validated?

Can I change the contents of the continuing power of attorney? How can I cancel the continuing power of attorney?

When can I start using the continuing power of attorney? What are the tasks of the donee?

How is the continuing power of attorney validated? How can I manage the donor’s affairs when the power of attorney is not yet in effect?

Which matters can I manage with a continuing power of attorney? Do I receive a fee for serving as a donee?

When does the continuing power of attorney end? What must the donee do when the power of attorney ends?

What can I do if a person close to me is no longer able to manage their finances?

How can I apply for guardianship? Who can serve as a guardian?

What is the guardian obliged to do? What should be taken into account if a public guardian is looking after the interests of a person close to me?

When will the guardianship end? What should I do if I am no longer able or willing to serve as the guardian?

When your child’s property exceeds 20,000 euros, you assume obligations in your role as the child’s custodian.

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 end when the child reaches the age of 18.

What can I do if I can no longer manage my finances myself?

I feel I need a guardian. How do I proceed?

What should I know if a guardian has been appointed to me?

Can a guardian be changed to another person? When will the guardianship end?

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