A parent contracts to place assets under a relative's management while still able, giving flexibility that court guardianship lacks, especially for property and family money. It must be drafted properly, so this is professional work, not a template. Families abroad either over-rely on informal access to a parent's accounts or wait until capacity is gone. Set it up while the parent can still agree, and have a specialist draw the contract.
Read more: Legal authority and guardianship
Related terms
- 任意後見（nin'i kouken）— voluntary guardianship
- 成年後見制度（seinen kouken）— adult guardianship
- 日常生活自立支援事業（nichijou seikatsu jiritsu shien）— daily money management service
Where to go next
This word will come back at the home assessment or in the first care plan. The full Japanese elder care glossary holds 52 terms, and the long-term care insurance guide shows where each one sits in the process.
If you would rather someone handled the Japanese side, our care navigation service does that, and the first consultation is 30 minutes and free. Definitions here are general orientation and rules vary by municipality; see our editorial policy or contact us with your situation.