PPPR: Basic to Complex Applications
In this highly practical programme, you will receive the key information you need to help you navigate the often-complicated area of the The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (‘PPPR Act’). Seasoned practitioners in this area will unpack the best practice approaches, how to choose the right application form the get-go, what to when dealing with a complex application or incapacity, and clarity on the various roles that you need to be aware of. WEB223NZA44
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair: Stephanie Ambler, Partner, Tompkins Wake; Recommended Lawyer, Legal 500 Asia Pacific
2.00pm to 2.05pm Opening Comments by the Chair
2.05pm to 3.05pm PPPR: Back to Basics
- Understanding the Act & navigating through it
- Applications and getting started: what type of application is needed
- Personal Orders
- What are the documents you need to file?
- Subject Person’s involvement: when you should/shouldn’t apply for leave to dispense with service
- Interested Parties
- Independent Property Managers
- Welfare Guardians: required or desirable? What if there is no-one?
- Problematic capacity issues: getting that medical, fine line determinations
- The value add of bespoke orders: moving away from the Schedule
- High level discussion on the importance of s55 Wills and where that fits in the process
Presented by Theresa Donnelly, Legal Services Manager, Perpetual Guardian
3.05pm to 4.05pm Complex PPPR Act Applications
- Family violence and incapacity
- Relationship property and incapacity
- Succession arrangements
Presented by Dr Rhonda Powell, Barrister
4.05pm to 5.05pm Misunderstandings of Roles: Lawyer for Subject Person
- The role of lawyers appointed to represent subject persons
- The role of managers to proactively protect and advance the interests of the subject person
- The role of the Court
- How to avoid conflict
Presented by Alan Gluestein, Barrister
5.05pm to 5.15pm Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic application process and receive best practice tips
- Unpack and understand the complexities of a PPPR application
- Receive practical insights into the different roles and how to avoid conflict
Presenters
Stephanie Ambler
Stephanie has specialized in family law since her admission to the bar over 21 years ago. Stephanie has expertise in relationship property, particularly in the areas of relationship property disputes and claims against estates and trusts. Stephanie advises couples on relationship property agreements, both at the commencement of a relationship and on separation. Stephanie’s other practice areas include applications for the appointment of property managers and welfare guardians, parenting orders and agreements, paternity and adoptions, child support and spousal support. Stephanie joined Tompkins Wake in 2013 and became a partner in 2014. Stephanie leads Tompkins Wake's Family Law practice and has been named as a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and as a Leading Family Lawyer by Doyles in 2021.
Theresa Donnelly
Theresa Donnelly graduated from Auckland University in 1992 and has over 27 years’ experience in private practice, government and in-house Legal. Theresa is currently the Legal Services Manager at Perpetual Guardian, and is a recognised Elder Law expert. Theresa is formerly from Public Trust (Team Leader) and the Ministry of Social Development, where she was lead Senior in their Public Law Team responsible for advice in relation to Older People’s Policy and the Office of Senior Citizens. She is a regular presenter and speaker for professional groups such as Legalwise, NZLS/CLE, ADLS, STEPS, CCH and other professional organisations.
Dr Rhonda Powell
Dr Rhonda Powell TEP is a Christchurch barrister specialising in trusts, estates, relationship property and PPPR Act matters. Rhonda offers consultancy to law firms as well as advocacy.
Alan Gluestein
Alan graduated from Auckland Law School with an LLB and Diploma in Criminology. He joined a small city firm where he was the litigation partner for a number of years. Alan commenced practice as a sole practitioner in Parnell in 1994 running a general practice but with an emphasis on family law and family litigation. He has been in Wyndham Chambers as a barrister sole since 2002 specialising in family law and, in particular, elder law. Alan has been involved in proceedings under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 since it came into force and has been regularly appointed as counsel to assist the court and as counsel for subject persons in proceedings before the court. He has delivered many papers over the years and been involved in many presentations relating to proceedings under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.