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Welcome to the
Office of the Public Guardian in Scotland

This site tells you about our role and provides a single information point about financial provisions contained in the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

News    

  • POAs to be processed this week
  • Fees to increase on 1st April 2019
Visit online PoA registration facility

Services we provide

We provide a range of services, however your circumstances will determine which of these is most appropriate

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Planning ahead while you have capacity to do so

Access to Funds

Pay living expenses for an incapable adult

Intervention Order

A single action on behalf of an incapable adult.

Guardianship Order
On-going actions on behalf of an incapable adult.
Investigations

Are the funds of an incapable adult being misused?

Popular pages

  • The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
  • Power of Attorney - what you need to know
  • Changing and amending a power of attorney

Common questions

  • What are a financial guardian's duties?
  • How do I report a concern about financial harm?
  • What is Graded Guardianship?
  • About us
  • Forms and publications
  • You and us
  • Terms used
  • Feedback and complaints