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Art. 400 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Dritte Abteilung: Der Erwachsenenschutz; Elfter Titel: Die behördlichen Massnahmen; Zweiter Abschnitt: Die Beistandschaften; A. Ernennung; I. Allgemeine Voraussetzungen
Art. 400 ZGB
Die Erwachsenenschutzbehörde ernennt als Beistand oder Beiständin eine natürliche Person, die für die vorgesehenen Aufgaben persönlich und fachlich geeignet ist, die dafür erforderliche Zeit einsetzen kann und die Aufgaben selber wahrnimmt. Bei besonderen Umständen können mehrere Personen ernannt werden.
Die Person darf nur mit ihrem Einverständnis ernannt werden.
Die Erwachsenenschutzbehörde sorgt dafür, dass der Beistand oder die Beiständin die erforderliche Instruktion, Beratung und Unterstützung erhält.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (352)
C/24718/2015 · ge (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Guardianship Appointment Review for Indigent Ward
Cited as the general criterion for the appointment of a guardian (curateur).
C/12776/2021 · ge (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Appeal Against Curatorship for Mental Health and Financial Instability
Cited in the reasoning section to define the required qualities for a guardian (aptitudes, knowledge, time, personal execution).
106 2024 98 · fr (art. 400 al. 2 CC)
Curatorship Change Appeal Due to Failure to Interview Ward
The court took note of the current curator's explicit resignation, which implies the necessity for a change of curator as governed by this provision.
106 2025 32 · fr (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Parents' Appeal to Appoint Mother as Curator for Adult Daughter Granted Over Professional Appointment
The court followed the principles derived from this article, specifically that the appointed guardian must have the necessary aptitudes and knowledge, which A.________ was found to possess.
ARMP.2025.59 · ne (Art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Appeal Against Appointment of External Administrator for Protected Person with Dementia
Cited in the reasoning concerning the criteria for appointing a curator.
XBE.2025.29 · ag (Art. 400 ZGB)
Guardianship Transfer Upheld Due to Established Residence
This provision allows for the continuation of an existing measure by a new authority, potentially with the same guardian.
C1 25 3 · vs (Art. 400 Abs. 1 Satz 1 ZGB)
Appeal Regarding Replacement of Asset Management Guardian with Professional Fiduciary
Cited in the reasoning defining the criteria for appointing a guardian (suitability).
C/3/1972 · ge (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Appeal Regarding Modification of Curatorship Duties Upheld
Cited in the reasoning to define the required qualities for a legal guardian (curateur).
VG.2024.00021 · gl (Art. 400 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Child Custody Modification and Parental Rights Case
This article is cited as a criterion for appointing a guardian, requiring personal and professional suitability, availability of time, and ability to perform the tasks oneself.
C/6044/2024 · ge (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Curatorship Conflict and Consolidation for Incapacitated Adult
Cited to establish the criteria for appointing a curator.
C/23985/2016 · ge (Art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Curatorship Dispute and Appeal Deadline Extension Denial
Cited in the reasoning concerning the suitability of the appointed guardian, which justifies dismissing the remaining part of the appeal.
C/308/1988 · ge (art. 400 CC)
Curator Removal Over Facility Dispute Annulled
Cited within the discussion on the court's discretionary power concerning the curator's aptitude, which is relevant to the application of Art. 423 CC.
810.24.108 · bl (Art. 400 ZGB)
Guardianship Expansion for Vulnerable Elderly Individual Upheld
Sets requirements for the appointment of a guardian, emphasizing personal and professional suitability, availability of time, and personal performance of duties.
C/18766/2013 · ge (art. 400 al. 1 CC)
Father's Appeal of Foster Care Placement and Tutorship After Mother's Death
Cited analogously to state the requirement for the guardian to possess the necessary aptitudes and knowledge, sufficient time, and to perform their duties in person.
C/18766/2013 · ge (art. 400 al. 3 CC)
Father's Appeal of Foster Care Placement and Tutorship After Mother's Death
Cited analogously to state that the child protection authority ensures the guardian receives necessary instruction, advice, and support.