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Acting as a temporary representative

Depending on the person’s need for representation, the court may authorize you to perform an act for them, such as:

  • sell their house (if the represented person can manage the proceeds of the sale);
  • renounce a succession;
  • hire a lawyer in case of a lawsuit.

The temporary representative’s role and responsibilities

In performing your duties, you must act in the best interests of the person you represent, ensuring their rights and autonomy are upheld while taking into account their wishes and preferences.

You will need to:

  • perform only the act in question, within the limits imposed by the court;
  • involve the represented person in decisions that concern them;
  • inform the represented person of your actions and any decisions made that concern them;
  • inform the represented person and the Curateur public once the act is completed by sending them the Notice of performance of the act form (PDF 34 Kb);
  • submit a report to the represented person at the end of the temporary representation. The court may determine specific terms and conditions for the rendering of accounts, e.g., by designating the person who will receive it. The rendering of accounts is a document that explains in detail how the act was performed.

Contact the general information service of the Curateur public

You can contact the general information service of the Curateur public for assistance or information.

Last update: February 23, 2023

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