Guidance

Giving gifts

Legal guidance for deputies and attorneys on the rules about giving gifts on behalf of the person they act for.

From:
Office of the Public Guardian
Published
11 September 2024
Last updated
2527 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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This guidance advises deputies and attorneys on how to approach giving gifts on behalf of the person they act for.

Attorneys and deputies can only give gifts on behalf of that person:

  • in some situations
  • if it’s in the person’s best interests

The guidance explains:

  • the legal framework to gifting
  • the approach the Office of the Public Guardian takes when deputies or attorneys go beyond their authority to give gifts

Updates to this page

Published 11 September 2024
Last updated 2527 January 2026 + show all updates

  1. Reverting updates made on 25 January 2026 until 25 February 2026.

  2. Guidance has been updated to reflect changes to the Office of the Public Guardian's approach.

  3. Added translation

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