Court of protection
If someone becomes physically or mentally unable to deal with their financial affairs and they do not have in place a valid Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney, then an application will be needed to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a “deputy” to formally act on their behalf.
Usually this will be a spouse or other close relative but, if there is no suitable relative or friend, a member or our team can be appointed.
We have experience of dealing with these types of application and assisting in more complex matters where, for example, a deputy needs to be appointed where someone has become disabled as a result of a catastrophic injury.
