Our Court of Protection lawyers have been helping to protect the interests of the most vulnerable members of our society for decades. We have experience in all aspects of Court of Protection work, and we deliver our exceptional legal support with sensitivity and care.
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How Can Our Court Of Protection Lawyers Help?
Our Court of Protection lawyers can help you with any Court of Protection matter. We work with vulnerable individuals, their friends and family, and other parties, such as care homes, tailoring our advice to their specific needs as required.
Just a few examples of the types of Court of Protection matters on which our Court of Protection lawyers frequently work include the following:
• Deputyship Applications
If someone you love loses the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, you can apply to act as their ‘deputy’ and make decisions on their behalf.
Our Court of Protection lawyers frequently assist clients with making deputyship applications, both for Property and Financial Affairs deputyships and Health and Welfare Deputyships.
We can help you determine whether deputyship is necessary in your loved one’s case and, if so, prepare and submit all the required forms, supporting evidence, and documentation. If the Court of Protection requires a hearing to decide the matter, we will represent you at that hearing and explain your position to the Judge.
• Ongoing Deputy Support
When the Court accepts your application to act as deputy for your loved one, you may need ongoing legal support to fulfil your role and ensure you comply with your various legal and financial obligations. For example, you must submit an annual report to the Office of the Public Guardian detailing your decisions over the previous year and explaining what you spent your loved one’s money on.
Our Court of Protection lawyers offer ongoing legal and practical advice and support to deputies, and we are on hand to assist you in navigating your role and ensuring everything you do is in your loved one’s best interests.
• Statutory Wills And Gifts
You may need to consider applying for a Statutory Will for your loved one if they lack the capacity required to make a Will or change their existing Will. For example, if your loved one’s circumstances have changed since they made their Will, because they have had an additional grandchild or one of their original beneficiaries has died, perhaps, a Statutory Will can amend their existing Will to take account of those changes and ensure that the arrangements accurately reflect what your loved one would have wanted.
In terms of gifts, the law limits the ability of a deputy to make a gift on behalf of the individual for whom they make decisions. If you wish to make a gift, for example, to a family member in need of support, you will likely need to apply to the Court of Protection for permission.
Our Court of Protection lawyers have considerable experience in advising clients on whether a Statutory Will or gift is likely to be approved by the Court of Protection and preparing the relevant applications on their behalf.
Why Choose Our Court Of Protection Lawyers?
Many clients involved in Court of Protection matters are under significant emotional strain. They may be facing losing the capacity to make decisions for themselves. They may suspect that someone they love has lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves and be eager to ensure their interests are protected. They may be concerned about the decisions being made on behalf of someone they care about. Whatever your circumstances, you likely need not only sound legal advice but also personal support and guidance.
Our Court of Protection lawyers have vast experience in Court of Protection matters, so you can be confident of receiving the very best legal advice. Just as importantly, though, our Court of Protection lawyers are known for being friendly, approachable, and empathetic. We take the time to get to know our clients so that we can tailor our services to their needs and circumstances. We understand how important Court of Protection cases are, and we go above and beyond to ensure that your interests, or those of someone you care about, are protected.
We understand that legal costs can be a concern for many of our clients. Rest assured, our Court of Protection lawyers offer exceptional value for money. We usually work on an hourly basis, meaning that you are only charged for the work we do on your case. Our Court of Protection lawyers will provide regular quotes, updates, and breakdowns, so that you can keep track of your fees and understand how they have been incurred.
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