Court of Protection

The Court of Protection makes decisions on applications which involve people who lack mental capacity.

There may come a time when a person cannot make significant decisions for themselves. If that person has not entered into a Lasting Power of Attorney, then the only way someone can obtain legal authority to take over the decision-making process is by making an application to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a deputy.

We have assisted many clients over the years who have found themselves in the difficult situation of trying to help a relative or loved one who has lost mental capacity without having put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.

Mental capacity can be lost in various circumstances. It may be due to a medical condition, such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia. It could be as a result of a serious accident or a sudden illness such as a stroke.

Our Court of Protection solicitors can provide legal advice, setting out what options are available and how best to proceed to resolve the difficulties which arise in these circumstances.

Call our Court of Protection solicitors or arrange an initial interview with one of our Solicitors at any of our offices at either Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham or Wingate.

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