Court of Protection

Our specialist lawyers advise on what happens when a person lacks capacity to make decisions for themselves.

We all want to go on making our own decisions for as long as we can. This is, however, not always possible. Old age, illness or injury may require someone else to make decisions on our behalf. 

Our specialist team understands the responsibility that this situation involves, and have the skills to ensure that the right decisions are made.

Partners in the Court of Protection team act as deputies and attorneys in their own right and our clients range from severely disabled young adults with substantial compensation payments to retired widows who need help managing their money.

We support families pulling together and can handle the most contentious litigation in the Court of Protection. Whatever the situation, we will do our best to help you.

Our services include:

• preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising donors and attorneys
• acting as or for deputies, managing the property and affairs of those who lack capacity (Deputyship and the Court of Protection)
• making Applications to the Court of Protection for gifts, Wills and settlements
• assisting elderly clients and those caring for them
• assessing Court of Protection costs for litigation lawyers through our Expert Witness Service.

For further information please contact one of the team.