Who will decide that it is appropriate to appoint someone else to make decisions on my grandmother's behalf?

Again, it will be necessary to check the process in your own area, but generally an application to be given decision-making authority over another must be made to court. The legislation in your area will set out the process to be followed and may allow for anyone to object to the application as long as he or she acts within the given time limits. If no objections are received, the court may be able to appoint a guardian or trustee without a hearing.

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January 2006

see also:

• More Abuse of Older Adults FAQs

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