How is the receiver appointed and what is the court of protection?
A receiver is someone who is appointed by the Court of Protection to handle the day to day running of a person’s finances and property. The powers of a receiver relate only to dealing with the financial affairs. The Public Guardianship Office (PGO) carries out the administrative functions of the Court of Protection, which protects and administers the property and financial affairs of persons who are incapable of managing and administering their property and affairs by reason of mental disorder. The Court of Protection prefer a close family member to act as a receiver as they are far more likely to have the person’s best interest at heart. However, anybody can be considered by the Court of Protection to be appointed as receiver. They may be a relative, friend, neighbour or professional representative, such as a solicitor, accountant, Local Authority officer. The person making the application may seek their own appointment, or they may ask for the appointment of someone else. There are o
