Our Court of Protection practice specialises in guiding individuals, families, deputies, and professionals on Court of Protection matters involving property and financial affairs. Our focus is on clear advice, careful planning, and making decisions that protect vulnerable people.
Court of Protection work often arises at stressful moments. We provide structured support, explain each step of the process, and act decisively where action is required. Our lawyers combine technical knowledge with day-to-day experience of managing financial affairs, helping clients move forward with confidence.
We act for family members, professionals, and institutions. We also act as professional deputies. Our advice reflects both the court’s expectations and the realities of managing finances over the short and long term.
Our advice reflects current law, procedure, and court practice. We explain what the court requires, what evidence is needed, and what outcomes to expect using straightforward language and structured advice. Every application is built around a detailed assessment of best interests, taking account of wishes, values, family dynamics, financial needs, and long-term security.
Professional deputyship
Act as property and financial affairs deputies in complex and high value cases. Our role covers financial management, budgeting, investments, property matters, and court reporting.
Appointment of deputies
Prepare and manage applications for the appointment of a deputy where a person lacks capacity and no attorney is in place. This includes coordinating capacity evidence, completing court documentation, and guiding applicants on their legal duties and ongoing responsibilities.
Property purchases
Advise on applications for authority to purchase property on behalf of someone who lacks capacity. Our work includes assessing suitability, affordability, and future planning, supported by clear evidence for the court.
Gifts and tax planning
Assist with applications for gifts that fall outside a deputy or attorney’s usual powers. This includes inheritance tax planning, larger one-off gifts, and maintaining established patterns of giving, supported by a detailed best interests analysis.
Statutory wills
We prepare applications for statutory wills where a person cannot make or amend a will themselves. This includes drafting the proposed will, gathering financial and family evidence, consulting interested parties, and explaining why the proposed terms reflect the person’s wishes, values, and circumstances.
Family care payments
Advise on and prepare applications for payments to family members who provide care. We set out the care provided, the proposed level of payment, and why the arrangement is fair and appropriate.
Court Funds Office withdrawals
Manage applications to release funds held by the Court Funds Office for care costs, living expenses, property works, or investments, presenting clear justification to support timely approval.
Expert witness services
Act as an expert witness in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, providing independent opinions on future deputyship costs and Court of Protection expenses, supported by practical experience of managing deputyships.
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