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Under an Appointment of Enduring Guardians, the guardian or guardians appointed have power to make medical and lifestyle decisions for you, including where you should live and what medical or dental treatment you should receive.  An Appointment of Enduring Guardians often includes a direction (in the terms sometimes described as a "living will") that you do not wish life support measures to be continued if there is no chance of your recovery to be able to live unassisted.

A guardian has power to act in making these decisions only when you are unable to make the decisions yourself.

Atkinson Vinden will advise you in respect of making an Appointment of Enduring Guardians.