Legal Definitions - de custode admittendo

DE CUSTODE ADMITTENDO

De custode admittendo is a legal term that means "of admitting a guardian." It refers to a writ that was used in the past to allow someone to become a guardian.

An example of de custode admittendo would be if a child's parents passed away and a family member wanted to become their legal guardian. They would need to obtain a writ of de custode admittendo in order to be officially recognized as the child's guardian.

Another example would be if an elderly person became incapacitated and could no longer make decisions for themselves. A family member or friend could petition the court for a writ of de custode admittendo to become their legal guardian and make decisions on their behalf.

The examples illustrate how de custode admittendo was used in the past to allow someone to become a legal guardian. It was necessary to obtain this writ in order to have the legal authority to make decisions for a child or incapacitated person. Without it, the person would not have the legal standing to act as a guardian.