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What to do
Guardianship and continuing power of attorney

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.

  1. Guide's start page
  2. How to draw up a continuing power of attorney
  3. Instructions for attorneys with a continuing power of attorney
  4. When a loved one needs a guardian
  5. How to act as your child's guardian
  6. If I need a guardian
    1. Help with managing finances
    2. Applying for a guardian for yourself
    3. If a guardian is appointed to me
    4. Changing guardians or termination of guardianship
  7. Checklist

If I need a guardian

Help with managing finances

What can I do if I can no longer manage my finances myself?

Applying for a guardian for yourself

I feel I need a guardian. How do I proceed?

If a guardian is appointed to me

What should I know if a guardian has been appointed to me?

Changing guardians or termination of guardianship

Can a guardian be changed to another person? When will the guardianship end?

Checklist