The Guardianship Tribunal has Power to grant the right to manage someone's affairs to another or to a government body named The Protective Commissioner. The person or body appointed is called a Financial Manager. If someone is physically or mentally unable to care for themselves, an application can be made to the Tribunal for a management order. The Tribunal will look at evidence as to the person = s condition from their doctor and others. If the Tribunal is satisfied of the person’s inability to manager themselves, it will make the order. If a private individual is appointed, the Tribunal will always order that the Protective Commissioner supervise the manager's actions.
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