A person who cannot make decisions themselves can be placed under guardianship, mentorship or administration.
In this case that person is assigned a legal representative who can take certain decisions on their behalf. GMW lawyers in The Hague has the knowledge and experience to assist with these sorts of situations.
Some people are not able to properly understand the consequences of certain choices as a result of illness, incompetence to perform legal acts or certain restrictions. In that case the court can appoint a legal representative such as a guardian, mentor or administrator. It is important to evaluate what things the person can still make decisions about and what things they cannot. To appear before the court, a lawyer is required. GMW lawyers can assist you with this.
Sometimes it is obvious who will be the representative, such as a parent, a partner, a sibling or a child. The person involved may have drawn up in writing or can draw up in writing that which person will represent them. Occasionally it may be desirable for an independent person to represent the entitled party, for example, in the case of family feuds.
It may be necessary to enforce this representation legally, for example, when someone continues to spend money in an irresponsible way or wishes to live independently when this is not really possible. In that case the district court can appoint a representative who will make certain decisions for that person.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with your inheritance. If you have any questions, please contact us directly using the enquiry form below or +31 (0)70 3615048. Our inheritance law lawyers will be happy to support and advise you.
GMW lawyers will be happy to help you with all your inheritance issues. Feel free to contact us if you have any legal questions.
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