Choosing who to appoint as your Attorney is the most important decision. It is recommended that you appoint a family member or trusted friend, as these people know and understand your wishes. If there is no one that you trust to appoint, you can appoint someone independently such as a trustee company for financial matters or a lawyer. However, if you do not appoint anyone, VCAT may appoint someone, such as a family member, the Public Advocate, or a trustee company.