Safeguarding interests and rights
The Court of Protection is a specialised Court which safeguards the rights and best interests of people who are unable to make legal decisions for themselves, often in cases where they have lost capacity without having made appropriate Powers of Attorney.
The Court of Protection has a wide range of powers to help make decisions for people who cannot make them themselves, such as:
- Appointing or removing Deputies
- Retiring incapacitated trustees and appointing replacements
- One-off decisions regarding a person’s care decisions or welfare matters
- Clarifying the scope of an Attorney or Deputy’s authority
- Selling a person’s property or authorising the purchase of a property for the incapacitated person
- Making gifts on behalf of someone who lacks capacity
Where family members or loved ones have lost the mental capacity to make decisions about their finances, health or day-to-day life, and there is no valid Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney in place, a Deputy can be appointed to step in and make those decisions on their behalf.
How we help
We understand that applying to the Court of Protection can be a daunting prospect, and typically comes at a difficult and stressful time for families. Our dedicated Court of Protection team is here to guide you through this process and ensure your loved one’s needs and best interests are properly protected.
Our personable and supportive team can assist you with all aspects of applications to the Court of Protection. We are independently recognised as being leading experts in this area, and will always deal with your requests for help in an empathetic and caring manner.