Care court assistance; support for the courts

The guardianship authorities (also known as guardianship offices) in the district offices and independent cities are involved in proceedings in which the local court - the guardianship court - has to decide on the appointment of a guardian as a legal representative.

A guardian must be appointed if an adult is no longer able to manage all or part of their affairs as a result of mental illness or a physical, mental or psychological disability (this can also include dementia) and no other assistance is available. The guardianship authority can inform the guardianship court on its own initiative of circumstances that make the appointment of a guardian or other measures in guardianship matters necessary. However, the authority must always check whether and to what extent the notification is necessary, taking into account the legitimate interests of the person concerned, in order to avert a significant risk to the well-being of the person concerned.

The guardianship authority also supports the guardianship court in guardianship proceedings that are already pending. This applies in particular to the clarification and communication of the facts that the court considers to be in need of clarification and to the recruitment of suitable guardians. The authority also proposes a person who is suitable as a guardian in individual cases.

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?

Here you will also find the "Care center flyer".

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

• §§ Sections 9, 11 and 12 of the Care Organization Act (BtOG)

• 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
• Supervision; participation in specialist committees