Can there be more than one appointee?

No. While for similar support services (such as Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship), there can be more than one representative, for appointeeship the same does not apply. There cannot legally be more than one appointee in place for an individual at a given time.

Of course, this does not mean that appointeeship cannot be transferred if it becomes necessary – in fact, this often becomes the case where a safeguarding risk is present, or the responsibility becomes too much for representatives. Simply put, there cannot be more than one party at a time making decisions as an appointee.

This logic does not strictly carry over for corporate appointees. When larger organisations and groups provide appointeeship services, there may be multiple people making these key decisions. In this instance, the organisation itself becomes the acting body, operating with increased expertise to ensure a first-class service.

For further information or guidance about appointeeship, don’t hesitate to contact us – or download our appointeeship guide.