When caring for family members and loved ones, their best interests should be put first. In some cases, your loved ones may no longer have the mental capacity to make important decisions about their own welfare or finances. If you need help protecting the best interests of a vulnerable loved one, our Court of Protection solicitors can help.
We offer a comprehensive service in dealing with Court of Protection issues. Contact us today to discuss your situation in a free initial consultation.
Our solicitors have more than 20 years’ experience working with vulnerable clients and their loved ones. We’re true experts in how the Court of Protection works and we know how to make sure you or your loved one’s best interests are protected.
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 make those decisions 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.
Why choose our Court of Protection solicitors?
The Legal 500, a leading independent legal guide, ranks us as a top tier firm for Court of Protection cases. A client testimonial featured on their site says: “A real family feel which is so needed and appreciated. I find them caring, supportive, and empathic. They work as a really collaborative and fun empowering team. I am so grateful for their passion to get my son what he needs.”
Another leading guide, Chambers and Partners, has ranked our Court of Protection team in their highest tier for more than a decade. They state: “The team have a great understanding of the issues faced by clients, and they manage expectations on all sides with empathy.”
You can be sure that our fees and rates are always fair because they’re set and assessed by the Court of Protection. Depending on your circumstances, legal aid may also be available for disputes about a vulnerable person’s health and welfare.
We’re members of several professional bodies, with several of our lawyers being on the committee of the Court of Protection Practitioners Association (CoPPA). Several of our solicitors are Accredited Legal Representatives in the Court of Protection under the Law Society for welfare matters. Some of our solicitors are also members of the Professional Deputies Forum.
We’re also members of the Court of Protection Court Users Group. These memberships give us extra insight into the Court of Protection and surrounding issues.
We leave out the legal jargon and give you advice in plain English. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process and act on your instructions.
Our offices are located across the UK. This means you can visit us at a location that’s most convenient for you. We’ll always work in a way that’s best for you, so if you prefer, we can arrange to meet you at an appropriate alternative location. There’s also the option to communicate through phone, email, or video call.
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