Enduring Powers of Guardianship

The Guardianship & Administration Act, 1993 allows you to appoint another person or persons (”Guardian”) to make personal and lifestyle decisions on your behalf in the event you become mentally incapacitated  (e.g. care and management in medical matters, choice of doctor and consent or refusal of medical procedures).  The Guardian cannot make financial decisions on your behalf.

The Guardian can only act on your behalf if you become mentally incapacitated and must always protect your interests.

In the event that you become mentally incapacitated and you have not appointed a Guardian, a guardian may be appointed by the Guardianship Board.  Appointing a Guardian prior to suffering mental incapacity means that you decide for yourself who is to be your Guardian and that you can say in advance how the Guardian is to make decisions on your behalf.

An Enduring Power of Guardianship allows you to exercise some control in a situation where one normally loses that ability.  We recommend that our clients consider the advantages of protecting their personal interests with this document. 

Please Contact us on 8362 6400 or email us should you have any questions or if we may be of assistance to you.