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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

Office closure 21 Jan 2020

New Jurisdiction check from 27 Jan 2020

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

  • Can you check my PoA prior to registration?
  • What are a financial guardian's duties?
  • How do I report a concern about financial harm?
  • About us
  • Forms and publications
  • You and us
  • Terms used
  • Feedback and complaints