Guardianship and Legal Competence

Guardianship is a legal mechanism through which a court appoints a person (the guardian) to manage the affairs of another person (the ward) who is unable to care for themselves due to intellectual, cognitive, or other disability. Appointing a guardian is a judicial process requiring medical and legal evidence and subject to ongoing court supervision.

Israeli law recognizes the principle of every person's legal capacity and seeks to limit guardianship to focused areas only. Therefore, before pursuing guardianship, it is important to examine whether the required assistance can be achieved through a durable power of attorney — which is less intrusive and more respectful of the person's autonomy.

Our firm accompanies families in all aspects related to guardianship — from initial appointment, through ongoing management, to termination of guardianship when the person's condition improves. We always act with respect for the individual and their wishes, seeking the solution that least intrudes on their autonomy.