Supervision; information on official supervision

If an adult cannot legally manage their affairs in whole or in part due to an illness or disability, the guardianship court will appoint a guardian for them either at their request or ex officio. The guardian acts as the person's legal representative in matters that the person concerned can no longer manage themselves.

The competent guardianship court appoints a natural person who is suitable to manage the affairs of the person concerned in the area of responsibility determined by the court. If the person concerned requests a person to look after them, this request must be complied with, unless the person requested is not suitable to manage the care. One of the tasks of the guardianship authority is to support and advise the guardians appointed by the guardianship court in the provision of care at their request.

In exceptional cases - namely when the person concerned cannot be adequately cared for either by a natural person or by a care association - the care court appoints the care authority itself as caregiver. However, as a rule, the care authority only provides care until a suitable natural person can be found to provide care.

Please note the references to the pages under the further links:

• Guardianship court at Wolfratshausen Local Court.
• My rights as a caregiver and care recipient - A guide for caregivers.
• The health care proxy - What is the authorized representative allowed to do?

You will also find the annual program of the 2026 lecture series of the Care Office in the Forms section.

• Lecture series 2026 - Care center

  Committed support, making provisions yourself, understanding the law

• § Section 1818 of the German Civil Code (BGB)

  "Supervision by a guardianship association or guardianship authority"

• Guardianship court at Wolfratshausen local court

  Prerequisite for support

  If an adult is unable to manage all or part of their affairs due to mental illness or a physical, mental or psychological disability, the guardianship court will appoint a guardian for them.

• The health care proxy - What is the authorized representative allowed to do?

  What does the power of attorney actually mean and what legal transactions does it authorize? What rights and obligations do I have in detail as an authorized representative? To whom am I accountable? Am I liable for any errors? Can I claim compensation for expenses or even remuneration?

• Flyer of the care center
• My rights as a caregiver and care recipient - A guide for caregivers

  Overview of all important issues from the appointment of a guardian to its termination. Rights and duties of the guardian.

• Supervision; enforcement assistance
• Advance care directive; information on drawing it up
• Supervision; participation in specialist committees