MENU Court of Protection There are many reasons why an adult may have lost the capacity to make decisions regarding their financial affairs, such as having a medical condition, a learning disability, mental health issues or following a brain injury. Individuals can be incredibly vulnerable in these circumstances, however, there are a number of measures that can be taken that will allow you to act as an appointed person on their behalf to oversee their best interests and personal welfare. Through the Court of Protection you can become the appointed person to make decisions related to the following: • An individual’s personal care • Any medical treatment the individual should receive, including any decisions relating to life sustaining treatments • Where the individual should live • Who the individual can have contact with • Whether the individual can consent to and engage in sexual relations • An individual’s financial affairs Through the Court of Protection, you can apply to be appointed as a deputy for another individual. As a deputy, the court will grant you permission to represent the incapacitated individual and oversee decisions relating to their personal welfare or financial affairs. As a leading law firm since 1890, our expert team has extensive experience in dealing with the Court of Protection and can offer you advice, support and guidance during what can be a challenging and sensitive time. Our specialists can also assist you with making complex decisions relating to the needs of a vulnerable individual. For further information and advice on the available options, please contact our team on 0800 988 0777, who will be happy to assist you. Get in Touch 24 Hour Claims Freephone 0800 988 0777 Contact Us Elderly Client Administering An Estate Contesting A Will Court of Protection Defending a Will Deputyships Power of Attorney Power of Attorney Resources Trusts, Wills & Probate Library Assessing Mental Capacity - Guidance Asset Valuation Problems - Chattels CGT and Shares in Estates Valuation Trap Changing Wills For Benefit Cohabitees and Death - Who Can Claim? Dealing With an Insolvent Estate Estates - What Happens if Values Fall? Heir Hunters - Take Advice! Helping Your Executors How do I Leave Money to Charity in My Will? Lasting Powers of Attorney Making Your Will - Guidance The Unclaimed Assets Register What Happens on Intestacy? What is a Trust? Who is Under the Influence? Wills & Probate Wills and Probate Show More Our Team Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Phone/Mobile CONTACT US NOW Need Help? GET ADVICE TODAY About OUR PEOPLE BLOG & PRESS CAREERS Company TEAM ABOUT US Claims INJURY CLAIMS MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE INDUSTRIAL DISEASE EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS 2nd Floor Mermaid House, 2 Puddle Dock, London EC4V 3DB 2nd Floor, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NT Ground Floor, Leeman House, Station Business Park, Holgate Park Drive, York YO26 4GB Phone: 0800 988 0777 Email: enquiries@pattinsonbrewer.co.uk © Copyright Pattinson Brewer 2021 Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions