Court of Protection applications

The Court of Protection helps people who don’t have the mental capacity to manage their own affairs. The Court can make decisions for people about their money, property, health or welfare, and can appoint someone else to make these decisions on an ongoing basis: this person is known as a deputy.

We provide uncomplicated advice and straightforward knowledge of the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of being a deputy for someone in line with a Court of Protection; from how to apply to what decisions you can make. If a person doesn’t have the mental capacity to make their own will, the Court can be asked to make one for them. This is called a statutory will. Making a statutory will can be complicated, and our experienced team can support you throughout the process.

We also advise on applications to the Court for authority to make gifts (including for inheritance tax purposes), to remove and replace trustees, to authorise property sales, and to make declarations regarding the best interests of people who lack capacity.