For many reasons a person can become incapable of managing their own property and financial affairs. Sometimes a person cannot manage his or her own property and financial affairs from birth; sometimes injury or illness causes mental disability. If this happens, and there is no Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney in place then an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to act on behalf of the mentally disabled person (called the patient or “P”) may need to be made.
The process of making an application to appoint a Deputy can be time consuming and may involve dealing with other organisations. Our specialist solicitors can assist with the preparation of all the forms, documents and other papers that may be needed to make an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputy to be appointed. We can also deal with any other organisations as well.
Sometimes there may be disagreement as to who should be appointed to act as a Deputy for P. In other cases there may be no one who is able or willing to act. Susan Wright has been appointed by the Court of Protection to act as a Deputy on behalf of a number of our clients, and is willing to consider helping in this way if necessary.
The Court of Protection will also become involved if there are any problems or disputes relating to a person who is mentally unable to make decisions for him or herself. The Court will make decisions relating not only to property and financial affairs but also health and personal welfare. The Court can also make a Will for P if necessary. Again our specialist solicitors can assist either in making an application to the Court for an order, or if necessary in opposing an order.
