If a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs due a loss of or lack of capacity for whatever reason, whether accident, illness, disability or otherwise and no-one holds a Power of Attorney to act on his or her behalf, a Guardian may be appointed by the Court. Once appointed, the Guardian will be able to make decisions on behalf of and manage the affairs of the incapacitated person.
A Guardianship Order can be in relation to property and financial matters and/or welfare issues.
The person appointed as a Guardian can be either a private individual such as a family member or friend, or someone in a professional capacity. In certain circumstances, more than one Guardian can be appointed.
The appointment of a Guardian involves a Court process which should be conducted after obtaining professional advice.
Kirsteen Reekie
Solicitor
Kirsteen joined Munro & Noble Court department in Oct 2023, as a mature student she studied part time completing her LLB (Hons) at Abertay University (2104), thereafter she worked as a family law assistant in Edinburgh before completing her PG Dip at Dundee University (2017) where she was awarded a Merit in Family Law. Initially working in Dundee for a year and then relocating to the Highlands in 2019 she worked in conveyancing and then completed her traineeship in Conveyancing, Executries, Power of Attorneys, Wills and Guardianships, she now wishes to focus on Family Law with Court work.Out with work Kirsteen has previously volunteered with Citizen Advice and Rights Fife (2013 – 2016) and Childrens Hearing Scotland (2019 – 2023). Nowadays she also likes to spend time with family whenever possible and also volunteers in the local community when the need arises, she also likes a bit of Karaoke for fun as well as reading for quieter times.
