GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 2019 - SECT 31 Factors to consider in determining need for guardian or administrator

GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 2019 - SECT 31

For the purposes of section 30(2)(b), in determining whether a person is in need of a guardian or administrator, VCAT must consider the following—

        (a)     the will and preferences of the proposed represented person (so far as they can be ascertained);

        (b)     whether decisions in relation to the personal or financial matter for which the order is sought—

              (i)     may more suitably be made by informal means; or

              (ii)     may reasonably be made through negotiation, mediation or similar means;

        (c)     the wishes of any primary carer or relative of the proposed represented person or other person with a direct interest in the application;

        (d)     the desirability of preserving existing relationships that are important to the proposed represented person.