Get Enduring Power Of Guardianship In Western - Wa - Health Wa Gov

The Enduring Power of Guardianship is an important legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted individual to make personal and health decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. This guide provides you with clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the Enduring Power of Guardianship form online.

Follow the steps to fill out the form correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your editor of choice.
2. In the first section, enter the date you are filling out the form, your full name, residential address, and date of birth.
3. Under 'Appointment of enduring guardian(s)', specify whether you want to appoint one sole guardian or joint guardians by filling in their names and corresponding addresses. Cross out and initial the irrelevant section to indicate your choice.
4. In the 'Appointment of substitute enduring guardian(s)' section, indicate the circumstances under which a substitute guardian would be appointed by filling out the necessary details.
5. If appointing joint guardians, indicate your preference regarding what should happen if one of the joint guardians passes away by selecting and initialing the applicable clause.
6. Specify the functions you wish your guardian(s) to perform, either by giving them full authority or limiting them to specific functions. Cross out clauses that do not apply.
7. Identify any specific circumstances in which your guardian(s) may act, if applicable, or initial the clause indicating they may act under all circumstances.
8. Provide any additional directions about how your guardian(s) should perform their functions, or cross out the relevant clause if you have no specific directions.
9. Sign the form in the designated space and ensure you are witnessed by two eligible witnesses. Make sure to follow the witnessing requirements outlined in the kit.
10. Finally, each appointee must accept their appointment by signing in the presence of witnesses, and those signatures should also be witnessed appropriately.
11. Once completed, you can save, download, print, or share your Enduring Power of Guardianship document as needed.

Complete your Enduring Power of Guardianship document online to ensure your personal decisions are made by someone you trust.