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A concurator is a type of guardian who shares the responsibility of managing someone's affairs with another person. They are appointed by a court to help protect the interests of minors, incapacitated individuals, or those who are unable to manage their own affairs. In Roman law, a curator was a person who managed the affairs of another, and this practice has continued in various forms throughout history. A curator ad litem is appointed to represent the interests of a youth or an incapacitated person during legal proceedings, while a curator bonis is appointed to care for property, especially for the benefit of creditors. A curator ad hoc is appointed to manage a single matter or transaction, while a curator rei is a guardian of an estate.
A concurator is a joint guardian or co-curator in civil law. This means that two or more people are appointed to manage the affairs of another person, such as a minor or an incapacitated individual.
For example, if a child's parents pass away and they have multiple relatives who want to take care of them, a court may appoint two or more concurators to share the responsibility of managing the child's affairs.
Another example is when an individual is deemed incapable of managing their own affairs due to a mental or physical disability. In this case, multiple concurators may be appointed to ensure that the individual's needs are met and their assets are managed properly.