July 31, 2019
Hundreds of families are expected to benefit from a change in the law allowing them to take control of their missing loved ones’ financial affairs.
Claudias Law: If Someone In Your Family Is Missing, This New Rule Could Help You
Named after chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished without a trace a decade ago, Claudia’s Law came into force on Wednesday.
Police believe the 35-year-old from York – who has not been seen since March 18 2009 – was murdered but her body has never been found.
Her father Peter Lawrence said “several hundred families” were “queuing up” to make use of the legislation known as the Guardianship (Missing Person’s) Act 2017.
Under the law, families can apply to the High Court for guardianship of the affairs of a missing person after they have disappeared for 90 days or longer.
It will mean they can handle everyday financial matters such as making mortgage payments and suspending direct debits for bills.
Operated by the Office of the Public Guardian, families will be able to make use of the scheme for up to four years before having the option of renewing the legal status.
Previously, families could only take over the financial affairs of a missing person if they were declared dead.What is it – and how does it work?The change in the law means families of missing loved ones will be able to take control of their financial affairs in their absence.
Campaigners say this is a huge step forward in recognising the responsibilities placed on relatives when someone disappears and the current legal difficulties in obtaining permission to act on their behalf.
Previously, families could only take over the financial affairs of a missing person if they were declared dead under the Presumption of Death Act 2013.
The legislation is named after chef Claudia Lawrence, who vanished without trace a decade ago.
Police believe the 35-year-old from York – who has not been seen since March 18 2009 – was murdered, but her body has never been found.
Her father Peter Lawrence has campaigned tirelessly for changes to the law since her disappearance.What does the law mean?Families can apply to the High Court for guardianship of the affairs of a missing person after they have been gone for 90 days or longer.
It will mean they can handle everyday financial matters like making mortgage payment and suspending direct debits for bills.
Operated by the Office of the Public Guardian, families will be able to use the scheme for up to four years before having the option of renewing the legal status.What will families need to do to obtain guardianship?The applicant will have to satisfy certain conditions before becoming a guardian of assets.
Applicants will have to provide evidence the person is missing and their credentials, supporting information to show they have not been seen for 90 days and a witness statement.
The application will be made to the Chancery Division or the Family Division of the High Court using a “part 8 claim form”, which is available online.
Fees start at £200 to register and means-tested financial support is available to applicants, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 Code of Practice has more detailed information and the MoJ said it will publish a step-by-step guide on gov.uk.Related... It’s Been 10 Years Since She Vanished, And Still No One Knows What Happened To Claudia Lawrence Disappointment As BBC Makes Crimewatch A Cold Case After 33 Years Missing People Choir Voted Through To Britain's Got Talent Final
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