Patrícia Kundrát, Fernando Henrique Cardoso's wife, agreed to the legal guardianship of the 94-year-old former president due to worsening Alzheimer's. São Paulo's Justice system accepted the request made by FHC's children on April 15, appointing Paulo Henrique Cardoso as provisional guardian.
Fernando Henrique Cardoso served as Brazil's president for two terms from 1995 to 2002, and at 94 years old is currently facing worsening Alzheimer's disease. Legal interdiction is a judicial process that declares a person incapable of performing civil acts, appointing a guardian to manage their assets and decisions.
What the sources say
Click any claim to see the source quotes and primary documents.
Patrícia Kundrát, 48, agreed to FHC's legal guardianship and the appointment of Paulo Henrique Cardoso as responsible for the guardianship
The guardianship was accepted by São Paulo's Justice system on April 15
The request was made by FHC's children due to worsening Alzheimer's condition
Paulo Henrique Cardoso assumed the role of provisional guardian
Unconfirmed exclusive
1 source
·
tap to expand
The consent agreement was presented on Monday (April 20)
⚠ only one source — exclusive, unconfirmed
Unconfirmed exclusive
1 source
·
tap to expand
The civil union between FHC and Patrícia Kundrát was formalized in 2014
⚠ only one source — exclusive, unconfirmed
Unconfirmed exclusive
1 source
·
tap to expand
The family's legal defense is conducted by lawyers from Bermudes Advogados firm
⚠ only one source — exclusive, unconfirmed