There are three main duties of a Administrator:

• Act in the best interests of the person whose affairs they are managing;
• Encourage and assist that person to become capable of managing their financial affairs;
• Consult with that person and take into account, as far as possible, their wishes.

Some tasks a Administrator may be required to undertake include:

• protecting assets;
• dealing with personal property and real estate;
• collecting income, such as dividends from shares, rents, pension entitlements or interest;
• developing a budget management plan;
• paying bills and accounts;
• developing and maintaining an appropriate investment portfolio;
• completing tax returns and pension reviews;
• liaising with government, community and private agencies; and
• providing full financial statements to the client and appropriate authorities.