Deputyship/Court of Protection
Trying to look after someone’s affairs when they no longer have mental capacity can cause a lot of stress and hassle to family members. Our team at JWP Solicitors can work with you to ensure you understand Deputyships, and help you make applications to the Court of Protection.
Understanding the terminology
When a loved one needs to move into permanent residential care, their family may have to handle financial matters such as selling property and paying care fees. The “deputy” and “Court of Protection” are terms commonly used in this context. The Court of Protection is responsible for making decisions about a person’s affairs when they can no longer make decisions for themselves, while a “deputy” is the individual appointed by the Court of Protection to manage someone’s affairs.
It is essential to have legal authority in place, which can be obtained through a Lasting Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney, or by being appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection. Applying to the Court of Protection can be complex, but at JWP, we have a team of specialist solicitors to guide you through the process.
Your JWP Deputyship / Court of Protection Solicitor can help you with
Understanding Deputyships
Court of Protection Applications
Deputyship Capacity Assessments
Gathering Information on Assets
How much will it cost?
Deputyship
Plus Court Fees and Medical Report
£1,200 + VAT
We offer a free first meeting to understand the details of your case and discuss potential routes forward. Before progressing with your case we will always provide a transparent view of costs. In many cases, we’re able to offer a fixed price upfront for our services.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Lasting Power of Attorney can only be created if someone has sufficient mental capacity to understand the document and its impact whereas a deputyship order is applied for when a person no longer has sufficient mental capacity to make decisions. Both documents result in the nominated attorneys/deputy having the legal authority to manage a person’s affairs on their behalf.
Anyone over the age of 18 years old that can prove to the Court of Protection that they can be responsible for managing someone else’s affairs. A deputy does not have to be a family member, it can be a professional such as a Solicitor, Accountant or Financial Advisor.
Contact one of our specialist solicitors who will advise you of the process which includes arranging for a medical expert to carry out a capacity assessment for the purposes of the application and gathering information of assets. We offer a free initial appointment to discuss your needs so if you are unsure whether a deputyship order is needed contact our team for a no obligation chat.
