Every parent with an individual (child/young adult) with a disability is fraught with concern about the individual’s care in the foreseeable future. It is good planning to ensure the child/young adult’s future is in safe hands, in the event that the primary caregiver is incapable or absent to care for the child/young adult. The National Trust of India has a provision to apply for and procure a Legal Guardianship Certificate. A Legal Guardianship is a legal process of appointing a Legal Guardian for your child/young adult, who has the authority to make decisions on all personal matters (in some cases financial too) on behalf of the child/young adult, to suit his/her best interests. Please refer to the presentation above to understand the key steps and preparations required to apply for Legal Guardianship for children with special needs.

You may also refer to some frequently discussed queries about how to choose a Legal Guardian, as answered by Financial advisor Mr Jitendra Solanki. 

Acknowledgements: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms Jaspreet Tuteja and Mr Vivek Kumawat from Karma Healthcare for volunteering their time and effort with us towards the translation of this presentation from English to Hindi.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counsellors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only on how to apply for Legal Guardianship for children with special needs in the absence of a primary caregiver. Please consult a financial advisor for any legal consultations or advice pertaining to your needs. You can also read a blog about a parent’s advice on planning for the future. To get more to know about future planning steps and processes please subscribe to the Future Readiness Program on our WA Helpline number 844-844-8996. You can also take a look at the Caregivers Emergency Guide for further information.