Wardship
The purpose of wardship is to protect the person and the property of an individual when they lack the capacity to do so themselves.
Following the commencement of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) 2015, as amended, on the 26th April 2023 the Office of Wards of Court can no longer accept applications for adult wardship.
Since the 26th April 2023 applications under Part 5 of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 as amended will be made to the Circuit Court.
If a person needs support with decision-making the appropriate further information is provide by the Decision Support Service and and on our Assisted Decision Making pages.
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Information for current wards of court
Learn more about wardship and how it works.
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Wardship for minors
Learn more about wardship for minors.
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Enduring power of attorney under the 1996 Powers of Attorney Act
The Office of the Wards of Court is only responsible for registration of enduring powers created under the Powers of Attorney Act 1996.
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Discharge from wardship
Watch our series of videos about the discharge from wardship process.
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Contact the Office of Wards of Court
Find out how to get in touch with the Office.
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Contact the General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court
Find out how to get in touch with the General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court.
