Legal Definitions - undertutor

Definition: An undertutor is a person appointed by a court to represent a minor under the care of a tutor whenever the interests of the minor conflict with that of the tutor. This person is responsible for ensuring that the minor's best interests are protected.

Examples:

• A court may appoint an undertutor if a tutor is mismanaging a minor's estate or neglecting their education.
• If a tutor is found to have a conflict of interest with the minor, such as being a creditor of the minor's estate, an undertutor may be appointed to ensure that the minor's interests are protected.

These examples illustrate how an undertutor is appointed to protect the interests of a minor when their tutor is unable or unwilling to do so. The undertutor acts as a safeguard against any potential harm or neglect that the minor may face under the care of their tutor.