One-off €89
Guardianship declaration: who will look after your children if you cannot?
If both parents are unable to care for their children for a longer period – for example due to an accident or serious illness – the German family court appoints a guardian for the minor children. With a guardianship declaration (Sorgerechtsverfügung) you decide in advance who that should be. JURA DIREKT supports you in preparing the documents through its partner lawyers – conveniently online, with
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Why a guardianship declaration matters
Nobody likes to think about it – and yet it can happen to any family. If both parents with custody can no longer care for their children, the family court appoints a guardian. Grandparents, godparents or other relatives do not automatically take on this role.
With a guardianship declaration you name the person you want to entrust your children to and record what matters to you regarding their upbringing and care. The court may only depart from your choice in exceptional cases – for example if it would be against your children’s best interests.
The JURA DIREKT offer at a glance
One-off price of €89 – no subscription
One price – regardless of the number of children
Drafted by lawyers via the JURA DIREKT partner law firms – also for single parents and blended families
Conveniently online – no appointment needed
Changes at no extra cost, e.g. when another child is born or if you want a different guardian
Automatic updates if the law changes
24/7 emergency hotline: in an emergency your declaration is sent to the competent court immediately
Valid until your children come of age
Three steps to your guardianship declaration
Enter your details online and decide who should become guardian and what matters to you.
Receive the document drafted by lawyers by post and copy it out by hand.
Send the handwritten and signed guardianship declaration back to JURA DIREKT.
Live webinars for parents
In online talks, JURA DIREKT explains what matters when it comes to the guardianship declaration, powers of attorney and wills. You can ask your questions live. The webinars are held in German.
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Powers of attorney and 24/7 emergency assistance
Live online webinar in German, with Q&A
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For parents: protecting your children – with a guardianship declaration, powers of attorney for the family and 24-hour emergency assistance
Live online webinar in German, with Q&A
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Wills and estate planning – taking the burden off your family
Live online webinar in German, with Q&A
Frequently asked questions
Who should have a guardianship declaration?
All parents with minor children – whether married, unmarried, single parents or blended families.
How much does it cost?
A one-off €89 with no subscription, regardless of the number of your children. Children born later are added free of charge; all other changes are also free of charge.
Do I need an appointment with a lawyer?
No. You enter your details online; the document is prepared by the JURA DIREKT partner law firms and sent to you by post. If you have any questions, JURA DIREKT is available free of charge by phone and email at any time.
How is this different from a lasting power of attorney or a will?
The guardianship declaration determines who will take care of your minor children. A lasting power of attorney (Vorsorgevollmacht) determines who may make decisions for you if you can no longer do so. A will governs your estate. JURA DIREKT also offers these documents.
Who is my contractual partner?
Your contract is concluded exclusively with JURA DIREKT GmbH, Nuremberg. Einfach Elterngeld presents the offer here but does not provide legal advice on the guardianship declaration. Questions about your declaration are answered by JURA DIREKT.
Where do I enter my details?
Directly on the JURA DIREKT website (in German). The JURA DIREKT privacy policy applies there.
Plan ahead now
A few minutes online – and you know that in an emergency your children will be with the people you have chosen yourself.