Summary of Rechtsfähigkeit und Handlungsfähigkeit | einfach erklärt

Main Ideas and Concepts:

• Legal Capacity (Rechtsfähigkeit):
  • Defined as the ability to be the bearer of rights and obligations.
  • Begins at birth and ends at death.
  • A child is considered legally competent before birth, provided they are born alive (as per Article 31).
• Example of Legal Capacity:
  • If a pregnant woman’s husband dies, but the child is born healthy, the child has a claim to the inheritance, demonstrating Legal Capacity.
• Capacity to Act (Handlungsfähigkeit):
  • Refers to the ability to establish rights and obligations through actions, such as entering into legal transactions independently.
  • Defined by Articles 13, 14, and 16:
    • Article 13: Capacity to Act is determined by legal age and capability of judgment.
    • Article 14: Legal age is established at 18 years.
    • Article 16: A person lacking the ability to act reasonably due to mental disabilities or similar conditions is considered incapable of judgment.
• Incapacity to Act:
  • Defined in Article 17, which identifies those incapable of judgment, minors, and individuals under comprehensive support as incapable of acting.
  • Complete Incapacity to Act: Occurs when a person lacks the capacity to judge (Article 18).
  • Limited Incapacity to Act: Described in Article 19, where individuals can make some decisions (like accepting gifts or making small purchases) but are restricted in other areas.
• Practical Implications:
  • Individuals with limited incapacity can make certain decisions independently, while those with complete incapacity cannot bring about any legal effects through their actions.

Methodology / Instructions:

• The video encourages viewers to:
  • Pause and process the information if it becomes overwhelming.
  • Refer to the relevant articles in the Civil Code (ZGB) for further understanding.

Speakers/Sources:

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