Mental Health Act · s 53

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s 53Appointed person to execute instrument

(1)

The appointed person of the estate of a mentally disordered person shall, in his name and on his behalf, execute all such conveyances and instruments of transfer in relation to any sale, charge or other disposition of the estate of the mentally disordered person as the Court may order.

(2)

The appointed person shall also, under the order of the Court, exercise all powers vested in a mentally disordered person, whether the powers are vested in him for his own benefit or in his capacity as a trustee or guardian.