Although we hope to never face the loss of mental capacity due to illnesses like dementia or brain injuries, the risk increases as we live longer. If someone you love loses mental capacity and hasn’t prepared a Lasting Power of Attorney, our Court of Protection Solicitors can help you apply for Deputyship.

Common Questions About Lasting Powers of Attorneys

What is the Court of Protection?

The Court of Protection is a specialist court that protects vulnerable individuals who lack the mental capacity to manage their affairs. It requires evidence, typically from a GP or Consultant, to confirm the loss of mental capacity. The Court also ensures that the Deputy can act in the individual’s best interests.

What is a Deputyship?

A Deputyship allows a Deputy to manage the property and financial affairs of someone who cannot make decisions for themselves. Most Deputies are family members, friends, or professionals like Solicitors. The Court of Protection appoints Deputies and outlines their powers in an Order. Deputyships are legally binding.

How to Appoint a Deputy?

To become a Deputy, you must:

• Be over 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate the necessary skills to manage financial affairs (if applying to be a property and financial Deputy).
• The process typically takes around six to seven months.

Why Choose Us?

Becoming a Deputy can be overwhelming. Our Solicitors offer sensitive support and guidance throughout the application process and beyond, including:

• Submitting annual reports to the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Selling property and assets to pay for care.

We are highly recommended across Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby, and beyond for our first-class service and clear communication. As a diverse, multi-lingual law firm, we use top-notch technology to provide efficient, modern services, making us one of the most successful private client lawyers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Smalleys Solicitors provides exceptional Deputyship and Court of Protection and Wills, Estate & Trusts services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby and Mansfield, but across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & the East Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.

To receive expert advice and representation regarding Deputyship and Court of Protection and Wills, Estate & Trusts, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0115) 955 6555, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.