Who is responsible for guardianship?

The State Governor is the body responsible for the guardianships established in Norway. Guardianship is an arrangement that applies when a person is no longer able to look after their own interests. However, future powers of attorney can be created to avoid ending up under guardianship. This gives a person the opportunity to appoint close relatives to look after their interests in line with the terms they have set themselves, when they are no longer able to do so themselves.