Private transfer of estates
Special legal guardians and advocates
When is a need to appoint a special guardian or legal representative for heirs?
The sheriff shall appoint a special guardian to represent the heir in the process of exchanging the estate if the heir is not financially competent and the guardian himself has a stake in the proceedings.
The District Commissioners shall appoint a heir to the court in question to represent the heir in the process of exchanging the estate if the heir is unable to protect his interests himself due to ill health or if no contact with the heir has been made.
The order shall be cancelled at the end of the estate's term of estate.
If an heir is unable to manage his own finances, he may have to be deprived of financial competence and appoint a guardian who would represent him or her in the process of the estate's conversion and also handle his or her finances after the settlement has been effected.
Supervisor of guardians' consent
A guardian or deputy shall have to obtain the approval of the District Commissioner for statements or decisions he makes on behalf of the heir, e.g. for the sale of the estate's real estate.
Service provider
District Commissioners