NPG (Review Enduring Power)

The Guardianship and Administration Board of Tasmania reviewed an enduring power of attorney (EPA) in the case of NPG, who appointed TLN as her attorney. The Board received concerns from a real estate agent regarding the sale of NPG's property at a lower price than available offers. The Board had to decide whether to suspend the EPA and appoint an administrator for NPG's estate. The court found that the EPA was valid, and the circumstances warranted a review. The Board determined that there was urgency in suspending the EPA to prevent potential losses to NPG. The court held that the Board had the jurisdiction to review the EPA and could suspend it under the Powers of Attorney Act 2000. The Board also found that there were grounds for appointing an administrator under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995.

The court ordered the suspension of the EPA for 28 days and appointed the Public Trustee as administrator for NPG's estate. The Public Trustee was directed to take actions to prevent the registration of transfer or other dealings with NPG's property without consent, inquire into the merits and enforceability of the contract of sale, and report back to the Board within 21 days. The decision was communicated to all relevant parties, and they were granted liberty to apply to the Board regarding the suspension. The Board also ordered a hearing under section 33(1) to review the EPA.