Court of Protection
We can help with all aspects of the appointment of a Deputy and administration of any Deputyship arrangement under the Court of Protection. This applies where no suitable Power of Attorney is in place.
See our dedicated page on Lasting Powers of Attorney, by clicking here.
In relation to the property and affairs of adults and some children, the Court of Protection has the power under the Mental Capacity Act to:
- Decide whether a person has capacity to make a particular decision for themselves
- Decide whether a Lasting Power of Attorney or similar arrangement is valid
- Make declarations, decisions or orders on financial or welfare matters affecting people who lack capacity to make such decisions
- Appoint Deputies to make decisions for people lacking capacity
