The applicants, Raymond Laxton and his son Gregory Elliott Laxton, sought appointment as joint guardians of property and personal care for Josephine Margaret Laxton.
The court had previously appointed them as joint guardians of personal care and required further evidence regarding guardianship of property.
After reviewing updated evidence, including a capacity assessment and financial information, the court found Josephine incapable of managing property and appointed Raymond and Gregory as joint guardians of property.
The court dispensed with the requirement to post security, citing the prohibitive cost and the family’s close, trusting relationships.
The guardians were ordered to pass their accounts within the time frame recommended by the Public Guardian and Trustee.
Costs were awarded only to the PGT.
