Custody, guardianship, patronage

The paper deals with the legal institutions of custody, guardianship and patronage in their current state. The complex nature of these institutions, as those including elements of civil, family and administrative law, is demonstrated. There are described the grounds and the procedure for the establishment and termination of custody and guardianship, the powers of custodial persons and guardians with regard to disposition of the ward's property (including real estate), the legal nature of patronage, the grounds and the procedure for appointing an assistant.