Form 61 - Appointment of an administrator for a missing person - application process

1. What you need to know

QCAT may, by order, appoint an administrator for a financial matter for an adult if:

• the adult is a missing person
• the adult usually resides in Queensland
• there is, or is likely to be, a need for a decision in relation to the matter
• without an appointment the adult’s interests in the matter would be adversely affected.

QCAT may be satisfied an adult is a missing person only if:

• it is not known if the adult is alive
• reasonable efforts have been made to locate the adult
• for at least 90 days the adult has not contacted
  • anyone who lives at the adult’s last-known home address; or
  • any relative or friend of the adult with whom the adult is likely to communicate.

An application for the appointment of an administrator may be made by:

• the adult’s spouse
• a relative of the adult
• the public trustee
• an interested person for the adult

2. Complete and lodge this form: