When an adult lacks capacity due to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s or when a child that is either neurodivergent or has a disability is transitioning to adult services, obtaining a Guardianship Order may be essential. We assist families throughout Ayrshire with these applications, ensuring proper management of personal and financial affairs.
There are two types of Guardianship – Welfare and Financial.
Often applications are made by family members for a relative such as a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or child.
Legal Aid may be available to assist with this. The Office of the Public Guardian oversees Guardianship Orders. If a full Guardianship Order is not needed, then other applications such as an Access to Funds or an Intervention Order can be made.
Often applications are made by family members for a relative such as a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or children. Incapacity can mean for example, Dementia or Alzheimers, it can also cover children or adults who have been born with a disability which prevents them from making decisions on their own behalf.
We regularly serve clients across Ayrshire, including Irvine and Saltcoats. To speak to one of our family law solicitors please call 01294 445357 or contact us though our online enquiry form.
Barbara Black
Martha Thomson
Eilidh Denny
