Court of Protection

The Court of Protection makes decisions in relation to financial and welfare matters for individuals who are unable to make a decision at the time they need to be made.  

The Court of Protection will be required when an individual does not have a power of attorney (LPA)(hyperlink to LPA pages) in place and decisions about their welfare and finance are required.

The Court of Protection protects the incapacitated party. The Court can decide whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves. If they feel they cannot make such a decision the Court can appoint a person, known as a Deputy, to make decisions for the individual that lacks mental capacity.  

If you have a family member who may be vulnerable and lacks mental capacity, we can help protect your loved one’s best interests.  We can advise about who should be applying to become the family member’s Deputy and assist you throughout the process.

If you require advice do not hesitate to contact Chris Stevenson Solicitors and we will assist and advise in an efficient and sensitive manner.

Contact us on 01302 341243