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There may come a time when a person cannot manage their own financial affairs or personal welfare and are unable to make significant decisions for themselves. Find out how we can help you through this process and the Court of Protection application.

What is a Court of Protection application?

In order to make these decisions, it is possible for someone else to do this on their behalf by becoming their Deputy. The role of a Deputy can vary and may include managing property or accommodation and financial affairs through to dealing with personal welfare and medical treatment.

To become a Deputy, an application needs to be made to the Court of Protection, providing detailed information regarding the circumstances of the person without “capacity”. The court will review their situation and appoint an appropriate Deputy to take responsibility.

 

Starting your Court of Protection application

We work with people from many backgrounds. Our cases include children, young adults and the elderly. Some people do not realise they have a claim for negligence until they speak to us, and then they find managing a significant award overwhelming. We can help with this.

An award may consist of a lump sum as well as annual income payments. We take financial advice regarding investment and can then either apply to the Court for a Deputy to manage the award for someone who does not have mental capacity, or we can apply for a Personal Injury Trust to manage the award if the claimant is physically damaged, but retains mental capacity.

This means that in future they may be able to attend annual meetings and meet their financial advisor as well as partake in decisions. It also means that, for a child, they have the choice of continuing or ending their personal injury trust once they attain the age of 18.

We offer a free half hour consultation on all financial matters in respect of Court of Protection issues. Get in touch with our expert team to discuss.

 

Why choose Boyes Turner?

All decisions are always made in a client’s best interests, leaving the family free to concentrate on the care of their family member and not be burdened by paperwork. We also understand the emotional and practical implications of acting for a person who lacks mental capacity and the impact this can have on families. By appointing us as a professional Deputy, the family will have peace of mind in the knowledge that their family member is well-supported, and all financial paperwork is in order.

  • We are nationally acclaimed court of protection lawyers. Boyes Turner is recognised as a leading law firm by Chambers Directory and Legal 500.
  • We are experienced professional deputyship, personal injury trust and statutory will specialists.
  • We act for clients all over the UK.
  • We have established relationships with care agencies, therapists, fund managers and accountants.
  • We have an extensive and highly experienced court of protection team with proven skills and experience.
  • We provide the highest standards of advice and understand that each family has different needs, and we offer an individual and caring service.

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Submit your Court of Protection application frequently asked questions

Why make a Court of Protection application?

The Court of Protection (COP) team manages applications from those who are incapable of managing their finances and making decisions.

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What are the Court of Protection application fees?

Once you have instructed our team to work on your behalf we will make the application to the Court of Protection completing all of the standard forms and advising you throughout.

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How will the fund be spent?

Money spent is used in a person's best interests and, bearing in mind it is a finite resource, we need to ensure that we cover the spiralling cost of care for life. We get involved with "cash-flow forecasting" so that we can monitor funds and ensure that they are used wisely. However, we also realise that the fund should also be used to help a person enjoy life, so we help arrange to pay for holidays and have even helped clients start up their own business. 

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What is the Court of Protection application process for children?

If a child is physically disabled but likely to understand financial decisions at the age of 18 and manage their award then we can make an application for a Personal Injury Trust to be set up with the parents and a Solicitor as Trustees.

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