Court of Protection Solicitors

What is Court of Protection?

The Court of Protection acts in England and Wales and specialises in making decisions and appointing deputies for individuals who can no longer make decisions for themselves. This can include decisions about their health, finances and Wills.

Who tends to use the Court of Protection?

Typically, Court of protection cases arise when a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, such as managing their own affairs. In these cases, the individual does not have a Lasting Power of Attorney either. Therefore, the Court of Protection may be used by someone who:

• Is supporting a parent or relative who has a degenerative illness that affects their life, such as dementia.
• Is looking after a loved one who has suffered a brain injury or has learning disabilities that affect their capacity to make their own decisions.
• Is looking to be appointed to stand in to make decisions on a loved one’s finances, health and other important decisions.
• Is involved in disputes with other family members who may disagree about how an individual’s decisions are made in their best interests.

Our services

Our Court of Protection solicitors can act on your behalf to help solve matters and disputes relating to your loved one, helping you to manage their finances, wealth, assets and more. Some of the services we offer include:

• Assisting with the application process to become a deputy, enabling you to make decisions on behalf of a loved one who lacks capacity.
• Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). We’ll advise on how to set up an LPA before the individual has lost capacity.
• Health and welfare decisions. Providing guidance on making decisions related to medical treatment, care arrangements and living situations for those who lack capacity.
• Statutory Wills. Assisting with the preparation and approval of statutory Wills for individuals who lack the capacity to make their own Will.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and best interests of vulnerable individuals are protected. We work closely with families, carers and other professionals to provide comprehensive and supportive services.

Our approach

At Fisher Jones Greenwood, we understand that every situation involving mental capacity issues is unique and everyone needs different support.

Our Court of Protection solicitors take time to understand your specific circumstances, explaining complex legal matters in clear, straightforward language and developing tailored solutions that:

• Protect vulnerable individuals’ rights and interests.
• Respect their wishes, feelings, beliefs, and values.
• Provide families with practical support and peace of mind.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Address immediate needs while planning for the future.

Why choose Fisher Jones Greenwood

Our team of Court of Protection solicitors has extensive experience in handling cases of different complexities. We stay up to date with the latest legal developments to provide you with the most suitable advice and representation.

We understand that dealing with Court of Protection issues can be emotionally challenging. Our solicitors are committed to providing compassionate and empathetic support to help you navigate these difficult times.

We’ll take the time to understand your specific needs and circumstances. Our tailored approach ensures that you receive the most appropriate and effective legal solutions.

We also believe in clear and open communication. Our solicitors will keep you informed at every stage of the process, ensuring that you understand your options and the progress of your case.

National scale, proven expertise

Fisher Jones Greenwood is part of Lawfront, a national group of regional law firms. Together, our private client teams total almost 180 specialists and hold seven Legal 500 rankings nationally, including three Tier 1.