What is an Enduring Power of Guardianship ?
A. Various states now have special appointments for personal affairs (not financial). Whereas an Enduring Power of Attorney refers to the management of a person’s financial and legal affairs an Enduring Power of Guardianship gives the power to the person/s you may appoint to make decisions about the personal aspects of your life (non-financial) if you were unable to manage your affairs. Generally however, both forms of attorney (Guardianship and/or Enduring) are activated if and when the person who made them becomes mentally or physically incapacitated. An Enduring Power of Guardianship can cover both, the power to consent or refuse medical treatment as well as the broader decisions about the personal aspects of life such as where you are to live, who you wish to associate with and how your life is to be conducted if you are unable to make your own decisions. Get legal advice (see our referral contact on this site) or contact your lawyer or the Law Society in your state. Forms may be f
An enduring power of guardianship is a legal document where you (the donor) appoint someone (the guardian) to make personal and lifestyle decisions for you – like where you live and the health care you receive. Enduring means it continues (endures) when you are unable to make these types of decisions for yourself.
