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Court of Protection
What Should You Consider When Appointing Executors?
18 March 2026
Legal Considerations When Caring for an Elderly Relative
4 November 2025
Caring for an elderly loved one can be rewarding — but it often brings complex legal and financial responsibilities. Our…
Statutory Wills
8 August 2025
Powers of Attorney v Deputyship Orders
8 August 2025
Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Orders both give people the legal authority to act and make decisions on behalf of…
Becoming a Deputy
8 August 2025
Acting as a Deputy
7 July 2025
How to Apply to the Court of Protection
5 March 2025
The Court of Protection makes decisions relating to welfare and finances on behalf of people who don’t have the mental…
The Difference Between Solicitors, Accountants, Financial Advisors, Stockbrokers and Fund Managers
19 December 2024
Understanding the roles of solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, stockbrokers, and fund managers can help you decide who to consult for…
The Court of Protection and the Question of ‘Best Interests’
18 December 2024
The Court of Protection makes decisions on behalf of individuals who lack mental capacity, always prioritizing their best interests. From…
Who Can Apply to the Court of Protection for Deputyship and How Long Will it Take?
18 December 2024
The Court of Protection decides on financial and welfare matters for individuals lacking mental capacity. If no Lasting Power of…
The Deputy and the DNA Test: How a Professional Deputy Aimed to Prepare for Possible Inheritance Disputes
17 December 2024
While Deputyships usually focus on supporting living individuals, an unusual case highlighted how they can help prevent inheritance disputes. The…
As a Deputy, Can I Make Gifts on Behalf of the Person I’m Protecting?
17 December 2024
Acting as a Deputy for a loved one comes with strict legal duties, including ensuring all actions are in their…
Court of Protection Revokes Lasting Power of Attorney
25 November 2024
In the recent case of Re AMH [2015] EWCOP 70, the Court of Protection revoked a daughter's Lasting Power of…
Who can apply to the Court of Protection for Deputyship and how long will it take?
2 October 2020
The Court of Protection handles decisions on financial and welfare matters for individuals who are not considered legally capable of…
The Court of Protection and the Questions of “Best Interest”
2 October 2020
One of the roles of the Court of Protection is to consider cases where decisions need to be made on…