Substitute Attorneys -  update from the Public Guardian  

We have now received further, clarifying advice referred to in recent communications in regard to the position of substitute attorneys.  The result of that advice is such that the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has retracted the original policy decision which required evidence of a substitute attorney’s preparedness to act at the point of initial registration.

In summary, the status quo remains in that only principal attorneys have to confirm their preparedness to act at the point of initial registration.  As is now, where there is a substitute attorney, OPG will seek such confirmation only where the principal attorney fails.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause you.