HLT (No 2) [2017] NSWCATGD 18

HLT (No 2) [2017] NSWCATGD 18

The NSW Trustee and Guardian's appointment was revoked because substantial delays and inertia in resolving significant legal and accounting issues concerning Mrs HLT's estate showed that her best interests would be better served by replacing it. Mr KCC was suitable for appointment because he was willing to act, had relevant senior corporate and trust experience, understood the obligations of a private manager, had no demonstrated conflict of interest, and intended to act in Mrs HLT's best interests subject to the authority and direction of the NSW Trustee and Guardian.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Application to Review the Appointment of a Financial Manager Under a Financial Management Order / Principal Judgment After Hearing in the Guardianship Division
Outcome
The appointment of the NSW Trustee and Guardian as financial manager was revoked; Mr KCC was appointed manager of Mrs HLT's estate; leave for Mr GAU to be legally represented and Mr BES's adjournment request were refused.
Legal Topics
['review of Financial Management Order' 'revocation of Appointment of Financial Manager' 'best Interests of Protected Person' 'appointment of Private Financial Manager' 'legal Representation in Ncat' 'adjournment']
['guardianship and Administration' 'financial Management' 'administrative Law'] ['review of Financial Management Order' 'revocation of Appointment of Financial Manager' 'best Interests of Protected Person' 'appointment of Private Financial Manager' 'legal Representation in Ncat' 'adjournment']

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Procedural Posture

Application to Review the Appointment of a Financial Manager Under a Financial Management Order / Principal Judgment After Hearing in the Guardianship Division

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether it was in the best interests of Mrs HLT for the appointment of the NSW Trustee and Guardian as her financial manager to be revoked.' "If the appointment of the NSW Trustee and Guardian was revoked, who should be appointed as Mrs HLT's financial manager." 'Whether Mr GAU should be granted leave to be legally represented in the Tribunal proceedings.' "Whether Mr BES's request for an adjournment should be granted."]

Ratio Decidendi

The NSW Trustee and Guardian's appointment was revoked because substantial delays and inertia in resolving significant legal and accounting issues concerning Mrs HLT's estate showed that her best interests would be better served by replacing it. Mr KCC was suitable for appointment because he was willing to act, had relevant senior corporate and trust experience, understood the obligations of a private manager, had no demonstrated conflict of interest, and intended to act in Mrs HLT's best interests subject to the authority and direction of the NSW Trustee and Guardian.

Court Disposition

The appointment of the NSW Trustee and Guardian as financial manager was revoked; Mr KCC was appointed manager of Mrs HLT's estate; leave for Mr GAU to be legally represented and Mr BES's adjournment request were refused.

Orders

  • ['The appointment of the NSW Trustee and Guardian as the financial manager of the estate of Mrs HLT is revoked.' 'Mr KCC is appointed the manager of the estate of Mrs HLT.' 'The NSW Trustee and Guardian is to pay over or hand over the estate to Mr KCC.' 'This order is to be reviewed by the Tribunal within 12...