About enduring guardians

An enduring guardian is someone you appoint to make lifestyle and health decisions on your behalf, when you do not have the capacity to make them for yourself.

You decide the areas or ‘functions’ that you wish to give to your enduring guardian. They may include making decisions such as where you live, what services are provided to you at home, and what medical treatment you receive.

Appointing and revoking an enduring guardian

You can revoke the appointment and make another appointment at any time, provided you still have the capacity to make such decisions. The Find Legal Answers website has information about appointing and revoking an enduring guardian.

NSW Trustee and Guardian

NSW Trustee and Guardian supports the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW by helping them to plan ahead and to make decisions about their lives. Visit NSW Trustee and Guardian.

Note: NSW Trustee and Guardian does not provide Appointment of Enduring Guardian forms online. Refer to NSW Trustee and Guardian – Choose an enduring guardian.

Last published: 22 January 2026

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