Court of Protection Deputyship
We can help you carry the burden, giving you clear guidance, and in some cases taking over the work for you if you are unable to continue.
Court of Protection Solicitors
When someone you love may no longer have the mental capacity to make important decisions, you want to make sure they’re protected.
Our Court of Protection solicitors are here to help you support vulnerable loved ones with their welfare or finances.
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We have the largest private client team in the UK; our team of experts are here to provide discreet legal advice to support you and your family.
Lucy Nicol
National Head of Court of Protection
When should you go to the Court of Protection?
It’s hard to know when the right time to take decisions to the Court of Protection might be.
Decisions that can be referred to the Court of Protection include:
- What decisions should be made on behalf of a vulnerable person
- Where they should live
- What care they need, both now and in the future
- Decisions about their financial arrangements
- Whether someone who poses threat of abuse or harm should be allowed contact with them
- Appointing deputies to make decisions on behalf of the vulnerable person.
If there’s a major disagreement around serious decisions that need to be made for someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to make them themselves, you might need to apply to the Court of Protection. We can also represent you in Court of Protection dispute cases.
Here for you
Our Court of Protection solicitors are here to help you support vulnerable loved ones with their welfare or finances.
The Court of Protection makes welfare or financial decisions on behalf of people who don’t have the mental capacity to do so themselves. The Court can also decide whether a person lacks mental capacity.
The Court helps to make sure that people who lack capacity can’t be exploited or denied their rights. To do this, the Court appoints someone who’s been approved to look after the affairs of the vulnerable individual (known as a “deputy”). The deputy’s role is to make the decisions that need to be made on a vulnerable person’s behalf – in their best interests.
The Court can also appoint an Accredited Legal Representative in cases where the court is making decisions about a person’s welfare.
Our solicitors have more than 20 years’ experience working with vulnerable clients. We know how to make sure you or your loved one’s best interests are protected.
- Hear from Sally Murphy, our Senior Associate, as she gives clarity on some of the most common questions about the Court of Protection.
Answering your questions on Court of Protection
What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection makes welfare or financial decisions on behalf of people who don’t have the mental capacity to do so themselves. The Court can also decide whether a person lacks mental capacity.
The Court helps to make sure that people who lack capacity can’t be exploited or denied their rights. To do this, the Court appoints someone who’s been approved to look after the affairs of the vulnerable individual (known as a “deputy”). The deputy’s role is to make the decisions that need to be made on a vulnerable person’s behalf – in their best interests.
The Court can also appoint an Accredited Legal Representative in cases where the court is making decisions about a person’s welfare.
Our solicitors have more than 20 years’ experience working with vulnerable clients. We know how to make sure you or your loved one’s best interests are protected.
Making an enquiry
We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
Complete our online formWe need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phoneOn the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointmentIf we're able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
We helped Adam manage his affairs after a childhood brain injury left him with mental difficulties
After the Court of Protection decided Adam didn’t have the capacity to manage his affairs by himself, we stepped in to help.
Adam was involved in a road traffic collision on his way to school in April 2006. Because of the extent of his injuries, the doctors said he wouldn’t be able to walk or talk again. Since his accident, Adam’s made a remarkable recovery that defied all expectations. With the help and support of his family, he learned to walk and talk again.
Due to the long-lasting impact of his brain injuries, however, the Court of Protection decided that Adam doesn’t have the mental capacity to manage his own property and affairs. We worked with the Court to get a suitable professional deputy, Lucy, appointed from Irwin Mitchell to look after Adam’s best interests and manage his affairs.
Adam was reluctant to involve the Court of Protection at first, unsure of how it worked and how it might affect his life. But when Lucy and Adam met, she made it her priority to get to know him and his needs and explain clearly how the Court of Protection would help him.
Lucy now manages and makes decisions about Adam’s affairs to help him plan for his future. Here’s what Adam had to say:
“Having Lucy as my deputy and on my team has really helped me and my family have that peace of mind. She’s become so much a part of the family now that she even came to my wedding.”
We’re here to help
Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Our locations
With offices all over the country, we can help you wherever you are. Can’t come into the office? Don’t worry, we can meet you in an appropriate alternative location, or we can speak by phone, video call, or even email.
Our commitment to you
Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.
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