Court of Protection
Our team of Court Of Protection Solicitors in Cheshire are specialists with decades of experience managing Court Of Protection applications. We work with you to ensure your best interests are protected with tailored legal advice.
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When someone close to you can no longer manage their affairs, it can feel like an overwhelming task to take care of their needs and do what’s best for them.
At Rowlinsons, we understand how difficult this situation can be. We have extensive experience helping clients protect the best interests of their loved ones or family members when it comes to making decisions regarding health and welfare or finances.
Our team of wills, trusts and estates solicitors offer specialist legal advice to help you navigate the complexities of dealing with the Court of Protection from guiding clients through the application process to taking on the role of deputy ourselves.
The Court of Protection is there to protect the interests of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make their own financial or health and welfare decisions.
When someone is unable to manage their affairs due to illness, injury, or a medical condition and there’s no Lasting Power of Attorney in place, an application has to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy or deputies to make these important decisions on behalf of the protected person. This could be a one-off decision or ongoing.
The full details of the statutory principles and factors for decision making are outlined in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, but the main concern is that the right person or people are being appointed who will act in the best interests of the individual.
At Rowlinsons, we have extensive experience helping families and individuals deal with matters relating to the Court of Protection.
We can help you with your application to the Court of Protection. We also advise deputies on all aspects of financial or health and welfare decisions or can even take on the role of professional deputy. This gives you peace of mind that the best decision possible will be made for your loved one.
Our expertise gained us the Excellence in Private Client Award from the National Law Society in 2018. Rowlinsons Solicitors was also awarded Highly Commended in the Boutique Private Client Team of the Year category at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023.
Your situation is unique which is why we tailor our service to you. Get in touch to discuss your needs with us today.
The Court of Protection was created to safeguard the rights of those who are assumed to lack the mental capacity to independently make a particular decision.
The responsibilities of the Court of Protection include:
Authorising individuals to make one-off decisions on behalf of someone else who can’t do it themselves.
When a relative or loved one cannot manage their affairs and there’s no Lasting Power of Attorney in place you will need to apply to the Court of Protection for the authorisation to make any financial or health and welfare decision on their behalf.
This process is known as appointing a deputy. It is typically more complicated than creating Lasting Power of Attorney, so getting LPA in place before it’s needed is advised. This isn’t always possible, of course.
A deputy can be a relative, friend, or professional such as a solicitor. To appoint a deputyship, the court needs to be completely satisfied that the right person or people are being considered for the role. The team at Rowlinsons have extensive experience in this complex area of law. We can guide you through the application process or remove the stress of doing it yourself by acting as deputy to ensure your loved one’s affairs are effectively taken care of.
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There are several reasons why people lose the ability to make important decisions including the onset of a degenerative illness like dementia, sustaining a debilitating injury in an accident, or suffering profound mental health issues.
The law around capacity is complex and the person in question will require a professional assessment to determine whether or not they have the ability to understand their situation and make an informed decision. Mental capacity is not always fixed either. Dealing with the Court of Protection can be complex, so it’s essential that you and your loved one have a legal team on your side whom you can trust.
Our Court of Protection solicitors help families of vulnerable individuals who cannot make their own decisions on financial or healthcare matters. You’ll get expert, straightforward advice whether you are submitting a Court of Protection application or responding to a Court of Protection Order.
We can provide legal advice on all matters relating to the Court of Protection and ensure decisions are made in the person’s best interest and in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidance. We can also provide representation in court proceedings and will be by your side throughout giving you peace of mind that your loved one will be taken care of.
Our team has vast experience in dealing with all matters relating to the Court of Protection including:
We can also help deal with:
If you are considering an application to the Court of Protection for a loved one or family member, contact the team at Rowlinsons today. Our expert solicitors in Cheshire have decades of experience helping individuals through the process and providing tailored legal advice that protects the interests of you and your family or loved ones.
Our personal legal advice solicitors in Cheshire offer nationally recognised services with an exceptional level of client care to individuals in Warrington, Widnes, St Helens, Chester, and Northwich, from our offices in Frodsham and Sutton Weaver and across the UK.
With Rowlinsons, you will have the support of award-winning experts on your side, by your side. Whatever your circumstances, we can help you in starting and managing a Court of Protection application.
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