Court of Protection.
Court of Protection Applications.
When someone loses the capacity to make decisions, or the ability to manage their own affairs, they need someone to effectively take that role on.
When someone loses the capacity to make decisions, or the ability to manage their own affairs, they need someone to effectively take that role on.
If they have Lasting Powers of Attorney in place there will be someone of their choice to take on this role. In this case the Lasting Powers of Attorney will need to have been signed and witnessed correctly, and also registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Applying for a Deputyship Order.
The Court of Protection
deals with decision making on behalf of people who do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Unfortunately, if a correctly signed and witnessed Lasting Power of Attorney has not been registered, someone will need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order in order to take on this role.
The Court of Protection is a specialist Court that deals with decision making on behalf of people who do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Why use a professional to apply for a Deputyship Order?
Our experienced professionals provide a route through complex tasks.
There are many types of application that can be made to the Court of Protection, each with their own forms, documents and requirements. Currently there are over 35 different forms in use at the Court of Protection, used in a variety of different combinations.
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Our experienced professionals provide a route through these complex tasks, allowing people to gain the support they need with less stress and over a shorter period. We have many clients who have relied on us to ensure a swift resolution in this area for their own customers.
Alternatively, having a properly signed and registered Lasting Power of Attorney in place can mean that there is no need to apply for a Deputyship Order. Click the button below to read more about the Office of the Public Guardian.
