If you are a caregiver or parent of a tamariki or rangatahi with FASD, their long-term welfare is a worrying thought – if anything happens to you, or when eventually you die, who will look after them?

You may be concerned about managing and protecting assets or income of your adult offspring. What is their legal position and who will support them, understand their needs and make decisions about their welfare on their behalf if they are unable to do so?

A will is essential, but there are many perplexing legal ramifications around family trusts, welfare guardianship, powers of attorney and property management. 

These are very big questions and we know that all parents, caregivers and whānau worry about them.

So we have put together an entire comprehensive section on the subject. We hope you will find it useful.

Please click here to go to our Planning For Adulthood section.