Deputyships
Where there is no suitable power of attorney and incapacity means that a person is unable to look after their own money and affairs, it is sometimes necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order.
After the order is granted, the deputy has the legal power to deal with financial and legal matters for the person concerned. The procedure requires a detailed summary of the person’s assets, information about their personal circumstances and a medical report completed by a GP or someone similar confirming the medical condition.
For many people, dealing with a deputyship can be a distressing and confusing experience when already faced with a member of the family requiring care; we can take care of the paper work, and ensure that everything is fully explained to you.