ASK ‘DECISION-MAKERS’
When deciding whether to take on the role as decision-maker, did any of the following influence
your decision? Whether you…
SINGLE RESPONSE PER ROW
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Yes
No
Unsure
1
Had knowledge about what the principal wanted and valued
1
2
3
2
Would listen to, respect and act on the principal’s wishes
1
2
3
3
Had the skill and time required to perform the role
1
2
3
4
Could manage property and / or money well
1
2
3
5
Could stay calm in a crisis
1
2
3
6
Had the confidence to speak up on the principal’s behalf (e.g. to lawyers
and government agencies)
1
2
3
7
Could communicate effectively with others and resolve potential
disagreements
1
2
3
8
Lived in appropriate proximity to the principal or could manage from
afar
1
2
3
9
Understood the principal’s culture and connection to community
1
2
3
10
Were willing to take on the role with all its responsibilities
1
2
3
11
Could manage the role alongside any of your own personal difficulties
1
2
3
12
Were expecting an inheritance from the principal
1
2
3
13
Could handle the emotional toll of the role
1
2
3
14
Could manage difficult family dynamics related to the role
1
2
3
ASK ‘DECISION-MAKERS’
Were you appointed as a sole or joint decision-maker? Please select all that apply.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Sole........................................................................................................................................1
Joint......................................................................................................................................2
Not sure...............................................................................................................................3
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ASK ‘DECISION-MAKERS’
Have you begun performing the role as decision-maker (i.e. you have started making decisions on
behalf of the principal)?
SINGLE RESPONSE
Yes..........................................................................................................................................1
No..........................................................................................................................................2
Unsure..................................................................................................................................3
CODE THOSE WHO ANSWERED 1 AS ‘ACTIVE DECISION-MAKERS’
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