You are here Home Frequently Asked Questions I am a legal guardian for an adult under protection. Can I be a beneficiary of their will? I am a legal guardian for an adult under protection. Can I be a beneficiary of their will? Print Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter No. The law strictly prohibits any gifts or legacies to court-appointed guardians for protected adults, regardless of when the will was written (Article 909 paragraph 2 of the Civil Code).