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Where a person lacks the mental capacity to make a specific decision for themselves, decisions must be made for that person, in their best interests. That person will likely be unable to make significant decisions about their life, including welfare decisions such as where they want to live, who they want to live with, and about their day-to-day care.
Our Court of Protection team are experienced in supporting those who are choosing to become welfare deputies, as well as acting as a deputy ourselves.
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When supporting, or acting as a deputy, we can provide as much or as little support as required based on the individual's needs. Quite often we are asked to prepare the application for Deputyship, but sometimes we are only asked to complete annual accounts each year or even one-off applications to the Court for care allowances, holiday homes, gifts, and tax planning.
Our extensive Court of Protection team is led by Ruth Meyer, who often acts for clients as a professional Deputy or Trustee in matters involving injuries which lead to claims for compensation, and Ruth also acts where there are no family or friends who can take on this responsibility.
We act for clients all over the country from Cornwall to Yorkshire and will often visit clients at their home address where they may feel more comfortable. Our professional connections with case managers, care agencies, therapists, bankers, fund managers and accountants are far-reaching so that we can provide a holistic and supportive service. We have a Trust Corporation of four partners and a senior solicitor. All directors can act as a Deputy or Trustee, which provides a seamless service should one Director be unable to act.
Partner, Court of protection
May 2020
I instructed James Pantling-Skeet after a previously unsuccessful hearing at first tier Tribunal. He was able to obtain an Educational Psychology report that clearly identified need, and then ensured that we had a strong case to present to our new Local Authority. Despite the inevitable slow or absent responses to requests for comment, he was doggedly persistent; and was able to negotiate a successful outcome without recourse to first tier Tribunal. He was extremely approachable throughout this process, and kept me updated at all time. James was compassionate, thoughtful, and committed to our case in the most difficult of circumstances; and it is a testament to his tenacity that he was able to achieve a successful outcome for my child. I would recommend him without reservation.
Almost 5 years ago my son suffered a life changing brain injury accident. A new life for everyone, so many unknowns so many difficult decisions. I met Claire and the team shortly after the accident. So many questions answered but more than that, amazing lovely people. Claire has been guiding me and the family throughout this ordeal with such compassion, there every time I needed her we couldn’t of asked for a nicer person. I have met many others within Boyes Turner and all have been genuine lovely people, I’m now working with Ruth and Lindsay from the court of protection. Again, I can't say enough about them amazing lovely people. They truly do want the best for my son and they did and continue to do so.
We were immediately impressed with James and our initial judgment proved correct as we went on to negotiate with Essex a care package for our daughter. Throughout the process, James supported us and was always on hand to give us excellent advice, source and guide an ISW in writing a report for us, and assist with crafting skilfully worded emails to the Authority. More importantly for us, James was always kind and understanding, and brought a wonderful sense of humour to our meetings. We feel most fortunate to have found him and would not hesitate to recommend him
I’m thankful that we found James, without him my son would have been abandoned by his Local Authority. Moving on from college is a stressful process for all the family, & Local Authority knows this & uses this to try & push parents to the limit, by ignoring their responsibility hoping that you will give up . In came James, took pressure off me & onto them . Highly recommend. We won , my son now can start his transition to his next chapter. Thank you.
A Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make those decisions by themselves. The Deputy is put in place to make decisions about someone's property and affairs, or about their health and welfare. In some cases, both types of Deputy can be appointed.
A Health and Welfare Deputy is able to make decisions in the best interests of the person, on matters such as where and whom the person should live, their day-to-day care as well as the treatment they receive.
Health and welfare issues that the Court of Protection may become involved with include:
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