the Court of Protection

 

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The Court of Protection is an office of the High Court in London, which looks after the affairs of people who, as a result of some mental disorder are no longer able to manage their own affairs. A person called a receiver is appointed to deal with all financial matters. The Court, through the Public Guardianship Office, supervises the receiver and makes orders detailing the powers of the receiver.

 

We list here some of the circumstances when is it necessary to make an application:

  • if a person is incapable of managing their affairs due to their mental incapacity
  • there is no lasting power of attorney and the person is not capable of making one due to their lack of mental capacity
  • a person has assets that need to be used for their benefit
  • a person has assets over £10,000

 

We are able to provide help and advice about applications to the Court of Protection for the following:

  • the appointment of a receiver
  • making gifts
  • making Wills
  • seeing awards from personal injury claims into trusts

 

You can contact the team at privateclientinfo@bllaw.co.uk