If a person has a disability and is incapable of making financial decisions for themselves and does not have an enduring power of attorney (financial) in place prior to the disability arising an application can be made to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for an appropriate family member to obtain an administration order.  If there is no appropriate family member State Trustees Limited, the Public Advocate or any other person the Tribunal thinks suitable may be appointed.

An administrator is responsible for the general care and management of the person's financial affairs and is required to provide State Trustees Limited with financial accounts at least once a year.

Whilst we can assist in the application for an administration order it is must better to have an enduring power of attorney (financial) in place while you are still competent.  This will reduce costs and delays in being able to assist you when you are incapacitated and avoid the involvement of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and State Trustees Limited in your ongoing affairs.

Our contacts:
Trevor Kuhle Solicitor