Regarding the adult guardianship system, which manages property on behalf of people with dementia, Minister of Justice Koizumi stated that the need for it will increase as the population ages, and urged the government to consider revising the system to make it easier to use. This week, we announced that we will consult the Legislative Council.
The adult guardianship system is a system in which a third party, such as a lawyer or social worker, manages assets on behalf of a person who lacks sufficient decision-making capacity due to dementia or other conditions, and the need for this system is expected to increase as the population ages. It is being
However, problems include that once a person starts using the system, it is generally impossible to stop using the system, and it is not possible to change guardians, making it impossible to receive protection tailored to the user's situation.
Minister of Justice Koizumi said at a press conference, ``When considering the convenience of the system, I believe there is room for improvement.I would like discussions to make the system more responsive to changes in the world.'' On the 15th, it was announced that the Legislative Council would be consulted to consider revising the law.
In response to this, the Legislative Council is expected to consider such things as ▽setting the period of use of the system, ▽a mechanism that allows it to be terminated when it is no longer needed, and ▽a mechanism that allows guardians to be replaced according to the user's situation. Masu.
Minister Koizumi also expressed his intention to consult with the public to consider any necessary changes to reduce the burden of creating wills, which must be written in their entirety by hand, including digitization.