In the matter of A (Curatorship) [2015] JRC 086A (29 April 2015)

In the matter of A (Curatorship) [2015] JRC 086A (29 April 2015)

The Court determined that G is competent and independent, and her appointment would result in materially lower costs than a lawyer, which is a significant consideration. There is no complexity requiring a lawyer's skills, so G should be appointed as curator.

Citation
[2015] JRC 086A
Parties
Subject: Mrs A; Proposed Curator: G; Proposed Curator: Advocate Zoe Blomfield; Applicant: Solicitor General; Interested Party: Adult Social Services; Friend of Mrs a: F; Interested Party: Son; Interested Party: Daughter
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Curatorship Appointment / Judgment on Appointment of Curator
Outcome
G appointed as curator for Mrs A.
Legal Topics
Appointment of Curator, Financial Safeguarding, Costs of Curatorship
Mental Capacity Elder Law Appointment of Curator Financial Safeguarding Costs of Curatorship

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Parties

Mrs A

Subject

G

Proposed Curator

Advocate Zoe Blomfield

Proposed Curator

Solicitor General

Applicant

Adult Social Services

Interested Party

F

Friend of Mrs a

Son

Interested Party

Daughter

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Curatorship Appointment / Judgment on Appointment of Curator

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who should be appointed as curator for Mrs A?
  2. 2 Whether a professional lawyer or a chartered accountant is more appropriate given the circumstances and costs.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court determined that G is competent and independent, and her appointment would result in materially lower costs than a lawyer, which is a significant consideration. There is no complexity requiring a lawyer's skills, so G should be appointed as curator.

Court Disposition

G appointed as curator for Mrs A.

Orders

  • G is appointed as curator for Mrs A.