The Court of Protection makes decisions for individuals who can no longer make decisions for themselves.
This is typically achieved by the court granting a deputyship order appointing a deputy or deputies to manage the affairs of an incapable individual.
We are skilled at making these applications for deputyship orders for financial decisions. We can guide you through the process, prepare and submit the application and manage the Court of Protection’s requirements. We can provide advice to deputies relating to their duties, their accountability to the Court of Protection and the best interests of the incapable individual.
We are adept at making complex applications, including those relating to trusts of land, authorising lifetime gifts and dealing with business assets.
Benefits of using our Court of Protection service:
- Expert navigation: the Court of Protection process is complex and time-consuming; our expertise significantly simplifies it for you, reducing stress and errors.
- Prevent delays and issues: we ensure applications are prepared accurately and registered correctly, avoiding common pitfalls that lead to delays or rejection.
- Peace of mind: knowing that experienced professionals are handling sensitive legal matters provides peace of mind during a difficult time.
- Protection of vulnerable individuals: our understanding of deputy duties ensures decisions are always made in the best interests of the person lacking capacity, protecting their assets.
- Handling complex situations: we are equipped to manage challenging cases, such as those involving significant assets or business interests.
How we can help
We can help with Court of Protection matters to:
- expertly guide you through the process of applying to become a deputy, enabling you to manage the affairs of someone who can no longer make their own decisions.
- handle all the necessary paperwork, from preparing and submitting the application to managing the Court of Protection’s requirements, ensuring a smooth process for you.
- provide clear advice to appointed deputies on their responsibilities, accountability to the Court, and how to act always in the individual’s best interests.
- assist with complex applications, including those involving property trusts, authorising lifetime gifts, and managing business assets.