Court of Protection
The Court of Protection is a special Court which makes decisions on behalf of individuals who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. It deals with decisions or actions taken under the Mental Capacity Act.
The Court of Protection helps people who do not have mental capacity to manage their own affairs. The Court can make decisions for people about their money, property, health or welfare, and can appoint someone else to make these decisions on an ongoing basis. This person is known as a deputy.
Key contacts
Tonina Ashby
Partner & Notary Public, Head of Older and Vulnerable Persons Team
I help vulnerable and incapacitated clients, their families and carers by providing legal support when they need it most. I also help them navigate complex areas such as safeguarding, care funding and financial abuse.
Lauren McGurk
Senior Associate (TEP), Head of Cheltenham Older and Vulnerable Persons Team
I support older and vulnerable people through difficult and emotional times, managing the affairs of those who no longer have the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
Meet the team
Our expertise
Our team of Court of Protection specialists have the expertise to support you with a range of applications, whether you are looking to make an application to manage someone’s finances, need a declaration about what is in their best interests or whether you would like to become a Deputy for personal welfare decisions.
We can support with one-off and urgent decisions for vulnerable individuals and applications by existing Attorneys and Deputies to get additional authorities to make decisions (such as authority to make gifts, to buy, sell or rent property or decisions where there is a conflict of interests).
We provide expert advice on complex and contentious family scenarios involving vulnerable people, including applications to make statutory wills for those who are unable to make wills for themselves.
More information
Services from our Older and Vulnerable Clients team
We specialise in the management of financial affairs and decision-making on behalf of vulnerable individuals, who often lack capacity to manage their own affairs through injury or disease, and the support of individuals under Lasting Powers of Attorney.
A need for care advice or support may arise over time or may be the result of a health problem that necessitates a stay in hospital. Getting the right advice at an early stage can help to ensure peace of mind.
Our team of Court of Protection specialists has the expertise to support you with a range of applications, whether you are looking to make an application to manage someone’s finances, need a declaration about what is in their best interests or whether you would like to become a deputy for personal welfare decisions.
Our team of professionals can support you with clear, helpful advice to find the right trust for your circumstances. We can provide initial advice about options, prepare trust documents and arrange registration with HMRC where appropriate.
Services from our Older and Vulnerable Clients team
We specialise in the management of financial affairs and decision-making on behalf of vulnerable individuals, who often lack capacity to manage their own affairs through injury or disease, and the support of individuals under Lasting Powers of Attorney.
A need for care advice or support may arise over time or may be the result of a health problem that necessitates a stay in hospital. Getting the right advice at an early stage can help to ensure peace of mind.
Our team of Court of Protection specialists has the expertise to support you with a range of applications, whether you are looking to make an application to manage someone’s finances, need a declaration about what is in their best interests or whether you would like to become a deputy for personal welfare decisions.
Our team of professionals can support you with clear, helpful advice to find the right trust for your circumstances. We can provide initial advice about options, prepare trust documents and arrange registration with HMRC where appropriate.
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