Guardianship Appointment

A guardianship appointment allows you to nominate someone you trust to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.

Our guardianship appointment lawyers prepare clear, practical documents that ensure your personal decisions are handled by the right person, in line with your wishes.

Whether you want to appoint a family member, put safeguards in place or provide guidance on your care and living arrangements, we help you understand your options and prepare a document that works when it is needed most.

What is a guardianship appointment?

A guardianship appointment is a legal document that allows you to nominate a person to make health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.

This may include decisions about medical treatment, where you live and the services you receive. It ensures that someone you trust is authorised to make these decisions if you are unable to do so yourself.

What decisions can a guardian make?

A guardian can make decisions about your personal and lifestyle matters. This may include medical treatment, accommodation, support services and day-to-day care decisions.

You can include directions or limitations in the document to guide how those decisions are made, helping ensure your preferences are respected.

When does a guardianship appointment take effect?

A guardianship appointment generally only takes effect if you lose decision-making capacity.

Until that time, you continue to make your own decisions. This ensures that your autonomy is preserved while providing a safeguard if your circumstances change.

Who should you appoint as your guardian?

Your guardian should be someone you trust to make decisions in your best interests and in accordance with your wishes.

This is often a close family member or trusted friend. You can appoint more than one guardian and decide how they are to act, whether jointly or independently.

What happens if you do not have a guardianship appointment?

If you lose capacity without a guardianship appointment, your family may need to apply to a tribunal to have a guardian appointed.

This process can be time-consuming and stressful, and the appointed guardian may not be the person you would have chosen. Having a document in place avoids uncertainty and ensures your preferred decision-maker is recognised.

Planning Ahead, Protecting Your Wellbeing

A guardianship appointment ensures someone you trust can step in to make important decisions about your health and lifestyle when you need it most.

We prepare clear, practical documents that protect your wellbeing and give your family certainty.

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Why Prepare a Guardianship Appointment?

A guardianship appointment ensures your personal and medical decisions can be made by someone you trust if you are unable to make them yourself. It provides clarity, authority and peace of mind for you and your family.

Clarity

Ensures there is no uncertainty about who can make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity.

Control

Allows you to choose your decision-maker and provide guidance on how decisions should be made.

Simplicity

Avoids the need for tribunal involvement, saving time, cost and stress for your family.

Care

Helps ensure decisions about your health and living arrangements reflect your preferences and best interests.

We’re here to support your decisions

Our lawyers help you put in place a clear and effective guardianship appointment so your personal and medical decisions are managed by someone you trust.

Why Choose Us to Prepare Your Guardianship Appointment?

When it comes to personal and medical decisions, trust and clarity are essential. We provide practical advice and carefully prepared documents to ensure your guardianship appointment works as intended.

Tailored Advice

We take the time to understand your circumstances and prepare a document that reflects your preferences, values and personal situation.

Clear Guidance

We explain your options in plain English, so you understand how a guardian is appointed and what decisions they can make.

Risk Awareness

We identify potential risks and help you include safeguards and guidance to reduce uncertainty and conflict.

Fixed Fees

We provide fixed-fee pricing and clear explanations upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.

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