Navigating the Court of Protection deputy process

Becoming a deputy is an important responsibility as it involves managing someone’s affairs when they are no longer able to do so themselves due to mental incapacity. At Porter Dodson we are here to guide and support you through the entire process of applying to be a deputy.

There are two types of deputies:

Deputy for Property and Financial Affairs.
Deputy for Personal Welfare

The type of deputyship you are given will depend on the individual circumstances of you and the vulnerable person. It can be a complex and stressful process but at Porter Dodson our expert team can make the process as easy as possible for you.

Advising deputies and attorneys in their roles

Managing the financial and welfare affairs of a loved one can be difficult and stressful. Our experienced and compassionate team can provide you with advice and assistance to make being a deputy or attorney as easy as possible.

We can help you in many of your duties including:

Completing and submitting your annual report to the Office of the Public Guardian;
Assessing state benefits;
Liaising with financial institutions;
Paying for care;
Making decisions about care and accommodation;
Applying for one off decisions from the Court of Protection ;
Statutory Wills.

How can we help?

We have a specialist team with a wealth of experience in Court of Protection matters. We can also draw on specialisms from across the firm including our Trust, Probate and Contentious Teams. Our firm’s values of striving for excellence, being supportive and approachable, mean we provide exceptional client care and can guide you through the process.

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Everyone I spoke to at your office I found to be approachable and welcoming. Most importantly they were very good at explaining the legal needs in a way I could understand.

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