Deputyships

A Deputy is someone appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity. This can be a lay-Deputy or a professional, such as a solicitor.

We can guide you through the lengthy process; the application involves completing a number of forms including details about financial background, family and their wishes.

Deputies can be appointed to assist a vulnerable adult who does not have required mental capacity. The most common reason for a person having a Deputy appointed is due to a deteriorating condition such as dementia, sever learning difficulties or brain injury.

If a partner of our firm is appointed then you can always rest assured that the adult’s affairs will be dealt with in their best interests. In a recent review of our firm, undertaken by the Office of the Public Guardian, we were advised that we are managing our Deputyships in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Professional Deputy Standards effectively. We were also complimented on our security and compliance systems which are “strong and positive”.