What is the extent of an Appointment of Guardian?
Usually the Guardianship appointment is limited to making decisions of a lifestyle nature, primarily in respect of medical treatment and care. Therefore, the usual provisions as to what the Guardian may determine are as follows: • to decide where you should live • to decide what health care you should be given • to decide what personal services you should be provided • to decide as to what medical or dental treatment should be carried out on you The responsibilities can be wider than those set out above, but they need to be carefully considered and the document carefully drafted to ensure that the intention is clear and effective.
