Court of Protection Solicitors
If a loved one or friend has lost the capacity to manage their affairs, our experienced solicitors and legal executives help you apply for deputyship from the Court of Protection to protect their interests.
Court of Protection Solicitors in Norwich
No one wants to think about their loved ones losing mental capacity, but sometimes this does happen. Whether the situation has come about through personal injury, clinical negligence, age, or illness, our sensitive and compassionate legal team are here to help when no power of attorney has been prepared. We'll guide you through the process of applying to the Court of Protection and achieve the deputyship you need to make decisions on their behalf.
East Anglia’s Trusted Court of Protection Solicitors
At Hansells, we’re passionate about providing the legal support necessary to protect vulnerable people. We have an intricate understanding of how the Court of Protection works, and have helped many clients in a variety of difficult situations find their way through the process. From advising you on your application to acting as a professional deputy, we provide a range of services. We can even help you apply to manage compensation on the injured person’s behalf where their incapacity is due to personal injury or negligence.
Our Court of Protection Services
We have wide-ranging experience working with clients and the Court of Protection to safeguard the best interests of vulnerable people. Our services include:
- Deputy applications from friends and family members.
- Acting as professional deputies.
- Helping clients manage compensation claims on a loved one’s behalf.
- Making and attaining approval for statutory wills.
- Making applications on behalf of attorneys for one off orders.
- Completing annual reports for lay deputies
Frequently Asked Questions
The Court of Protection is a UK court that, under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, is able to make decisions about a person’s financial matters or their health and wellbeing if they cannot do so themselves. It is also able to appoint people to make these decisions and professional deputies. If a loved one has not prepared a power of attorney but has now sadly lost capacity to manage their affairs, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection. For more information about the process and our experience with cases of this nature, talk to our team today.
The Court of Protection aims to make decisions as quickly as is possible, but it can take up to 6 months for a deputy to be appointed. Our solicitors are highly experienced in this field, and will act promptly and efficiently to secure the right outcome. After discussing the situation in detail and receiving the documentation, we’ll submit an application swiftly to the court and endeavour to keep things proceeding without delay.
A Court of Protection deputyship allows you to make decisions for someone who is unable to do so themselves due to mental incapacity. If someone hasn’t drawn up a power of attorney document while they had mental capacity, an application to the Court of Protection may be necessary to protect their best interests.
Specialist Court of Protection Solicitors in Norwich
If you’re concerned about a loved one and want to take steps to protect their interests, our professional solicitors can help. With our help, you can manage a vulnerable loved one’s assets and welfare needs. Enquire now and we can talk through your situation and recommend the best way forwards.
