VIC administrator of relatives financial and legal matters

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GregGi

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hi,
I have been recently appointed by VCAT, administrator of a relatives financial and legal matters. This relative receives a pension. My understanding is that I need to open an account in the relatives name and then Add Power of attorney to this account so that I have full control and can pay bills, etc from this account. Is this correct?

I also am not clear as to whether the relative will have access to this account as it is in their name or is their access restricted once I have power of attorney.

Thank You
Greg
 

Rod

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Does the other person have legal capacity?