Appoint someone you trust to make personal and medical decisions

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An Enduring Guardianship is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted people to make personal, lifestyle and medical decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to make those decisions yourself.

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This ensures that the people you trust are legally authorised to act in your best interests during difficult or uncertain times.

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What is an Enduring Guardian?​

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The person you appoint is called your enduring guardian. They can make important decisions about your health and personal life, including:

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• Consenting to or refusing medical and dental treatment

• Deciding where you live, such as at home or in a care facility

• Arranging support services for your daily needs

• Making lifestyle and personal care decisions

 

You can also give your guardian specific directions or limit the decisions they are allowed to make.

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Why do I need one?​

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If you lose the capacity to make personal or medical decisions and do not have an Enduring Guardianship in place, your family may need to apply to a tribunal or court to be appointed as your decision-maker.

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This process can be time-consuming, stressful and costly for your loved ones.

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By appointing an enduring guardian now, you stay in control of who will make decisions for you and how those decisions should be made.

An Enduring Guardianship is an important part of a complete estate planning strategy, alongside your Will and Power of Attorney.