PART 3ACCOUNTS AND FUNDS

28Purposes of intromissions with funds

1

The purposes of intromissions with funds may include any or all of the following—

a

the payment of central and local government taxes for which the adult is responsible;

b

the provisions of sustenance, accommodation, fuel, clothing and related goods and services for the adult;

c

the provision of other services provided for the purposes of looking after or caring for the adult;

d

the settlement of debts owed by or incurred in respect of the adult, including any prescribed fees charged by the Public Guardian in connection with the application to intromit.

2

The Public Guardian may, in any case, authorise payment for the provision of items other than those mentioned in subsection (1).

3

Subject to subsection (4), any funds used by the withdrawer shall be applied only for the benefit of the adult.

4

Where the withdrawer lives with the adult, he may, to the extent authorised by the certificate, apply any funds withdrawn towards household expenses.