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GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS ACT 2016 - SECT 21 Authority of guardian

GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS ACT 2016 - SECT 21

Authority of guardian

    (1)     A guardian for an adult must:

        (a)     make decisions in relation to the personal matters and financial matters for which the guardian has authority under the guardianship order as and when such decisions are required; and

        (b)     act as an advocate for the adult in relation to those matters.

    (2)     For the purpose of doing so, the guardian is authorised to do anything on behalf of the adult that the adult could lawfully do if the adult had full legal capacity.

    (3)     However, the guardian's authority is subject to this Act and the terms of the guardianship order.