Vulnerable adults

Sometimes those that you love or care for lose the mental capacity to manage on their own without having in place or being able to make Powers of Attorney.  This could be due to illness, old age, an accident or they may have pre-existing conditions, such as learning difficulties.  In these situations, the Court of Protection offers a legal “safety net” enabling you or a professional, such as a solicitor, to step in and manage their affairs.  This type of appointment is a known as a becoming a ‘Deputy’.

Your loved one may even have lost capacity before they had time to make a Will, or may have made a Will in the past which, because of changes in their circumstances, would no longer reflect what they would want to happen, such as if:

• They have divorced, separated or re-married
• They have lost loved ones that would have benefited under their existing Will
• There has been a significant change in their financial position 

A Deputy will have ongoing responsibilities such as accounting to the Court of Protection on an annual basis for all money or property transactions which have taken place during the course of the year.

We can help

As Court of Protection applications are complex, we can assist you in making an application to appoint a Deputy being a family member, friend or a professional, such as ourselves, to act the person’s behalf.

We can also provide you with assistance with the annual accounting to the Court of Protection.

Sometimes those that you love or care for lose the mental capacity to manage on their own without having a Power of Attorney in place.  In these situations, the Court of Protection offers a legal “safety net” enabling you or a professional, such as a solicitor, to step in and manage their affairs.  This is a complex process and I can assist you in making an application, whilst also providing assistance with the ongoing duties.