Protection of vulnerable adults
In recent years, the need for protection has been growing, particularly due to the ageing population. Over time, protective measures have diversified and been expanded. Whilst initially focused on asset-related aspects when judicial protection measures (judicial safeguard, curatorship, guardianship) were first established, they are now designed to address both financial and personal needs, and are tailored in the best interests of the person requiring protection. Situations of vulnerability (the elderly, those who are ill, people with disabilities, etc.) require solutions tailored to each individual.
Questions clients ask
How can I legally protect my loved one? Should I set up a guardianship, a curatorship or a family authorisation? What is the difference between these measures? Who can apply for a protective measure? My loved one has signed a suspicious document; can it be set aside? Can decisions made by a guardian be challenged?
What this area covers
The firm assists at every stage:
- setting up the protective measure,
- challenging the measure ordered,
- challenging actions taken by the appointed protective bodies,
- changing the guardian or curator,
- amending the measures,
- assistance with drawing up management accounts,
- applying for authorisation from the guardianship judge,
- drafting advance care directives...
Following an analysis of your family and financial circumstances, the firm will guide you towards the measure best suited to your needs, whether before or after the first signs of diminished mental capacity, whether for yourself or a loved one. Preserving the autonomy of the adult is the guardian judge’s guiding principle. This autonomy is all the more essential to preserve when the person requiring protection is engaged in a commercial or professional activity. The firm therefore ensures that these specific circumstances are taken into account in order to tailor the proposed measures and any necessary adjustments.