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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.  

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.

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Submit your Court of Protection application frequently asked questions

Why make an application?

The majority of cases which the Court of Protection (COP) team manage are the result of a child being damaged at birth and receiving compensation for their injuries.

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What is the Court of Protection?

The Court of Protection is a specialist Court which deals with the finances and welfare of people who do not have mental capacity to make those decisions themselves.

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How can you help me?

We work with people from many different backgrounds. Our cases not only include children but also 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.

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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 wisely used. 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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How to make an application

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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What are the next stages?

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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Our specialist Submit your Court of Protection application team are considered leaders in the field and have a significant amount of expertise.
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Alexander Wright

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Anne Pearson

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Sue Clark

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Lindsay Da Rè

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Alex Edwards

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Jessica Jarvis

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Dani Pini

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Ellie Adams

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Katarina Ahmed

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Daisy Fox

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Lauren Hall

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Niki Tarrant

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Emma Wheeldon

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