SNU [2018] NSWCATGD 32

NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: SNU [2018] NSWCATGD 32 Hearing dates: 12 June 2018 Date of orders: 25 June 2018 Decision date: 25 June 2018 Jurisdiction: Guardianship Division Before: J S Currie, Senior Member (Legal) Decision: The Financial Management order for Mrs SNU made on 14 December 2017 has been reviewed. The order now is as follows:

1. The estate of Mrs SNU is subject to management under the NSW Trustee and Guardian Act 2009.

2. Ms LZU of [Address removed for publication.] is appointed as the financial manager of the estate.

NOTE: The financial manager is not authorised to deal with the estate (other than to protect the assets) until she has obtained all necessary authorities from the NSW Trustee and Guardian.

3. This order is to be reviewed by the Tribunal within nine months.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Tribunal recommends that, without limiting the powers or discretions available to NSW Trustee and Guardian under the NSW Trustee and Guardian Act 2009 and the Guardianship Act 1987 and relevant regulations, consideration should be given to an early request for review of this order from NSW Trustee and Guardian or any other person entitled under the Guardianship Act to request such a review, if:

(1) any claim is made to or approval sought from NSW Trustee and Guardian for or in respect of payment or reimbursement by the estate of any legal fees incurred by or on behalf of the financial manager or the estate (whether such fees are incurred or relate to legal work performed before or after the date of this order);