Court of Protection

If someone has lost capacity and has not been able to prepare for the future by making a Lasting Power of Attorney, the Court of Protection has jurisdiction to appoint someone to act on their behalf. Our Court of Protection Solicitors in Hampshire are highly experienced in assisting in these situations.

We can assist with making applications to the court to have someone appointed as a deputy to look after another’s affairs. Applications are usually in relation to financial matters but on rare occasions, a court will appoint a health and welfare deputy.

Once appointed deputies are obliged to submit reports each year to the court and we can assist with the preparation of those reports.

If there is no one suitable or able to be appointed as a deputy, the partners of Churchers can apply to be appointed, to look after the affairs of the person who lacks capacity. In this situation, our Court of Protection lawyers can provide reassurance for those who don’t feel able to manage the affairs of another.

An ever-growing concern for clients is paying for care and interpreting the rules surrounding care fees and NHS funding.
We can provide assistance with interpreting these rules and help with completing financial assessments. Our Court of Protection solicitors can also assist with any disputes you may have surrounding how a decision has been made about the costs of care.