CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

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297.25. The Public Curator recognizes the proposed assistant, except in the following cases:
(1)  he has serious doubt that the person of full age understands the scope of the application;
(2)  he has serious doubt that the person of full age is able to express his wishes and preferences;
(3)  an element gives serious reason to fear that the person of full age will suffer injury owing to the proposed assistant’s recognition; or
(4)  an interested person objects to the proposed assistant’s recognition for any of those reasons.
The Public Curator may refuse to recognize the proposed assistant if the latter has failed to fulfil his obligations as an assistant in the past.
The Public Curator notifies the person of full age and the proposed assistant of his decision. In the case of a refusal, the person of full age may apply to the court within 30 days of the notice to have the decision reviewed.
2020, c. 11, s. 58.