more often than not we find ourselves in a situation where our relatives or friends can no longer manage their own business or properties
Such a state of uncertainty puts the affairs of the persons of unsound mind at the risk of going to waste.
In such circumstances, one needs to take the following steps to save the estate of the person of unsound mind.
Obtain a medical report confirming that the named person is of unsound mind.
Make an application before the magistrate G1 within the geographical area where the person resides for a declaration that the named person is of unsound mind. The application is exparte and by chamber summons.
Apply for management of the state of the person of unsound mind before the high court family Division or high court depending on where the estate is located. This applicant is by way of a petition and supported by an affidavit.
more often than not we find ourselves in a situation where our relatives or friends can no longer manage their own business or properties
Such a state of uncertainty puts the affairs of the persons of unsound mind at the risk of going to waste.
In such circumstances, one needs to take the following steps to save the estate of the person of unsound mind.
1. Obtain a medical report confirming that the named person is of unsound mind.
2. Make an application before the magistrate G1 within the geographical area where the person resides for a declaration that the named person is of unsound mind. The application is exparte and by chamber summons.
3. Apply for management of the state of the person of unsound mind before the high court family Division or high court depending on where the estate is located. This applicant is by way of a petition and supported by an affidavit.
