As a last resort – as the last possible form of representation – judicial appointment of a representative occurs. The prerequisites for this are, on the one hand, that no other representative mentioned above is available and that the person cannot manage their affairs without risking harm to themselves. Thus, the appointment of a judicial adult representative is only considered if there is no other alternative. The appointment procedure is initiated either at the request of the person concerned or ex officio.
The appointment of the representative must only relate to individual matters or types of matters that are currently to be attended to. A blanket representation in all matters is inadmissible. Appointment is only permissible to the extent absolutely necessary.
In judicial adult representation, the possibility of a prior approval reservation must be considered. Accordingly, the court may order that certain legal transactions only become effective with the approval of the judicial adult representative to protect the adult person. Furthermore, approval of the court may be provided for in financial matters of extraordinary economic activities.
