Elder Laws in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico civil-law equivalent of common-law guardianship. Court-appointed tutor (tutor) assumes personal and/or financial decision-making authority for incapacitated adults. Requires judicial finding of incapacity.

Powers of attorney in Puerto Rico typically require notarial form (escritura pública) for major transactions. Durable provisions continuing through incapacity are permitted.

Comprehensive statute protecting rights of Puerto Rico residents 60+. Covers dignity, health care, financial security, housing, and protection from abuse.

Puerto Rico Medicaid operates under federal block-grant funding (distinct from state Medicaid matching-grant). Benefits and eligibility differ from stateside Medicaid. No separate SSI means different asset-test framework.

Department of Family investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders. Mandatory reporting for specified professionals.