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The Court of Protection is a court that makes decisions about the financial affairs, property, health, or welfare of an individual who lacks the mental capacity to deal with their affairs.
If someone hasn’t created a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to appoint someone to manage their affairs should they lose capacity, then it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a Deputy.
It is the responsibility of the court to ensure that vulnerable people aren’t being exploited and to ensure that those responsible for managing their affairs are doing so properly. The court also has the power to decide if a person lacks capacity to make decisions for themselves.
We understand the sensitivity of circumstances which lead clients to have to embark upon proceedings in the Court of Protection.
Our team are experienced in bringing proceedings in the Court of Protection in respect of:
- the appointment of Deputies for Property and Financial Affairs
- applications by Attorneys appointed under Lasting Powers of Attorney -for example in relation to authority to make tax planning gifts, and
- Statutory Will applications.
Being a Deputy brings with it a set of responsibilities and appointing a Deputy is only the first step. We provide support to Deputies once appointed, helping them to meet their obligations under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 such as the completion of annual deputy accounts.
We do not accept appointments as professional deputies.
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