Add a guardian layer to high-impact decisions so family intent is preserved—without slowing everyday operations.
A Protector or Guardian holds consent or veto rights over specified high-stakes decisions—changes to beneficiaries, major distributions, borrowings, significant asset sales, or appointor and trustee replacements. The Leading Member concept grants priority decision rights within complex family structures.
Used well, these roles protect intent on the big calls while leaving routine administration to trustees and directors.
We identify which decisions genuinely need a guardian layer and how this interacts with trustees, directors and appointors across your structure.
We define the scope of protector / Leading Member powers, succession, and conflict management rules in line with your family dynamics and goals.
LY Legal prepares deed updates, constitutions or special-purpose documentation to embed the roles and powers with clear limits and safeguards.
We coordinate appointments, consents and minutes, then update your Control Register so everyone knows who can do what—and when.
You receive a plain-English summary explaining the scope of the protector and Leading Member roles and how they interact with your existing control structure.