48. Powers of management of estate of mentally disordered person

Subject to subsection (2), the Court may, on the appointment of a suitable person or group of persons under section 47(1) of the estate of a mentally disordered person, direct by the appointment or by any subsequent order that the person to whom the charge of the estate is committed shall have such powers of management of the estate as the Court considers necessary and proper, regard being had to the nature of the property, whether movable or immovable, of which the estate may consist.

The powers of management conferred under subsection (1) shall not extend to the sale or charge of the estate or a part of the estate or to the letting of any immovable property for a term exceeding 3 years.