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The Court of Protection has jurisdiction over decisions made on behalf of people who may lack mental capacity, both in respect of finances and property and personal welfare issues. This area of work is subject to provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
There may be the need for you, or someone else, to apply to the Court of Protection to make decisions for a person lacking mental capacity over decisions such as:-
- The appointment of and/or suitability of someone applying to the court to be appointed as Deputy to:-
- manage property and affairs on behalf of another
- make personal welfare decisions
- Statutory Will and gifts, including for purposes of Inheritance Tax Planning
- Whether Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard authorisation has been granted lawfully
At mfg we have a specialist team, with a wealth of experience, to give help and advice on all aspects of Court of Protection work, whether on making of applications, supporting lay persons in such applications and or in offering a professional deputy service and give support to parties in connection with Court of Protection disputes.
We also help and support people in making Lasting Powers of Attorney.
We assist both Attorneys and Deputies in carrying out their role if queries should arise, including any dealings they may need to have with Office of the Public Guardian.
Many of our staff members are members of Solicitors for the Elderly and Dementia Friends.