Custodian (Betreuer)

A custodian (in some juridictions also referred to as guardian) is appointed by the court of protection (Betreuungsgericht) to care of the affairs of a person of full age in so far as this is necessary. However, such person may nominate a custodian in a written document. Such nomination of a custodian is generally combined with a durable power of attorney (Vorsorgevorsorgevollmacht) or living will (Patientenverfügung). To the extent that this is necessary to prevent a substantial danger for the person or the property of the person under custodianship, the court of protection can order that the person under custodianship requires the consent of the custodian for certain judicial acts (Einwilligungsvorbehalt).