We work with the Court to appoint a deputy to make decisions for a person who lacks mental capacity.
If people become mentally incapable of dealing with their own affairs and they have not previously made a Lasting Power of Attorney, it will be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a Deputy.
A Deputy can be appointed by the Court to act as:
A Property and Affairs Deputy – making decisions about property and financial affairs. The appointed Deputy can also apply to the Court for specific Orders permitting the sale and purchase of property, to make gifts on the Patient’s behalf and prepare a new Will on behalf of the Patient.
A Personal Welfare Deputy – making decisions about health and personal welfare, including treatment options. Although as a general rule a Deputy cannot refuse consent to life sustaining treatment, the Deputy may apply to the Court for a ruling on such an issue.
The Deputy is usually a close relative or professional. The Deputy is appointed after submitting to the Court full details of the person’s personal circumstances and finances. The Court will also require a Medical Certificate confirming that the person you are applying to act as Deputy for is mentally incapable. Once appointed, the Deputy is supervised by the Court and is required to render annual accounts and maintain the appropriate insurance.
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Miriam Saxl was very pleasant to deal with and understanding of the special circumstances of my wife’s dementia.
Rebecca Stanbury was both professional and helpful. It was so lovely to be able to chat things through with her face to face.
Alexandra Croft who acted as Solicitor on our house sales and purchase was professional, efficient & timely achieving our aim for expediency whilst maintaining attention to detail to aid us in our decision making.
Many many thanks for your consistent support with this tricky and sad situation, you’ve been both 100% professional, and kind, which is lovely.
Fiona Yellowlees was outstanding in every way, and I highly recommend her.
I found Emma to be professional and easy to work with. She was very knowledgable and explained issues in easy to understand language.
Thank you for your support and assistance in obtaining probate and providing us with the advice we needed.
Gill was excellent as our conveyancing expert on the purchase of our property and was very professional when we appointed her to carry out the conveyancing on the sale of the property.
All staff were great, courteous and helpful, but the greatest thanks must go to Louise Evers very well done and thank you.
Carla was helpful, pleasant and professional, everything you need when going through a house sale.
Anju at WBW was recommended to us. Her new build team has been excellent and I’ve had no issues. All the staff that I have had the pleasure of talking to have been very kind and polite.
Professional. Explained the process well and easy to do business with. Would certainly recommend.
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