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Court of Protection
We are here for you in the difficult situation where someone has lost capacity to take important decisions for themselves. We routinely bring and defend applications in the UK Court of Protection. We are also well placed to advise on overseas interests.
We regularly advise on a wide range of issues involving the Court of Protection, which rules on the property and financial affairs, and the health and welfare, of people who lack mental capacity to arrange these matters themselves.
If you have concerns that an elderly or otherwise vulnerable person is no longer able to take legal decisions for themselves, Withers can offer guidance. Dealing with issues that arise when someone has lost capacity to look after their own affairs can be incredibly difficult and requires not only a thorough grasp of the law but also extreme sensitivity to the situation. Our team regularly bring and defend applications in the Court of Protection and have unrivalled experience in both domestic and international matters.We try to avoid costly litigation but if it is in our clients’ best interests we have considerable experience in contested Court of Protection hearings, both bringing and opposing applications.
Members of the team are also able to act as a deputy where an independent professional is required. As a global law firm, we are especially well placed to assist conservators of estates with interests abroad.
Working in close conjunction with colleagues in our wealth planning, probate and trust management teams, we can also advise on lifetime gifts and deeds of variation of estates that require an application to the court. We have a diverse client base of older people and their families and carers, as well as trustees, executors and other fiduciaries.
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Senior associate | London
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