Protecting Powers

Protecting Powers are designated individuals or organizations authorized to represent and safeguard the interests of a person who cannot do so themselves, often due to illness or incapacity. They act on the person’s behalf to ensure their rights, needs, and preferences are respected in legal, medical, or personal matters. Essentially, they serve as a trusted advocate, making decisions or managing affairs when the individual is unable to do so, ensuring their wellbeing is maintained according to their best interests and previously expressed wishes.