Court of Protection solicitors

What is the Court of Protection?

“Clarke Willmott LLP fields ‘a highly skilled and experienced team that is easy to communicate with’.”
– Legal 500 2019

The Court of Protection deals with the affairs of those who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves.

Our dedicated Court of Protection solicitors support families who are looking after someone who is unable to manage their own affairs for any reason including an injury, dementia, a disability and learning difficulties.

How Clarke Willmott can help

We pride ourselves on our specialist knowledge in all the areas families often need support in, including care for health and social needs, taking financial advice, managing investments and benefits and planning for the future. Our expert team of Court of Protection solicitors will make sure you receive the support you need quickly, so decisions can be made that day, rather than leaving you waiting for an answer.

The team is headed up by Anthony Fairweather. Anthony is a senior partner at Clarke Willmott and one of only 75 Court of Protection panel Deputies in the country with a wealth of experience in dealing with Court of Protection work both in the UK and internationally.

Whether you have a disabled child or are caring for a vulnerable adult or elderly relative, we can help you to make the right decisions to safeguard and protect their interests.

Court of Protection solicitors with an outstanding reputation

Our Court of Protection solicitors have established an exceptional reputation for providing expert, efficient, responsive and sensitive support to our clients and their families. So much so, that people often switch to us having been disappointed by their original choice of deputy.

The qualities that set us apart for our clients:

• We are dedicated specialists- our singular focus means we understand the issues inside out and have the solutions
• We work with you as a team –so we get to know you and can support you in the moment
• We involve you in decisions – from financial strategy, investment decisions to housing and care costs
• We respond promptly – our aim is to respond to requests within 24 hours and make payments on the same day
• We keep costs down – we work efficiently and use the most appropriate resource for the task
• We don’t cut you out – we encourage you to do what you can and want to do.

Our International Court of Protection services

Clarke Willmott also has extensive experience of dealing with international Court of Protection matters for clients based in the UK and abroad, including the United States, New Zealand, India and across Europe.

How we can help:

If someone with overseas assets, investments, property or shares loses the mental capacity to manage their finances, getting financial institutions in other countries to recognise a Power of Attorney or Deputy order can be difficult.  We can assist with co-ordinating and dealing with these assets.

Or if someone lives abroad but has assets in the United Kingdom, we can assist with obtaining the suitable authority for dealing with banks, pension providers and other financial and legal institutions.

Our Court of Protection services

Our services include:

• Becoming a Court of Protection Deputy
• Appointing a professional Deputy
• Support with administration and decision-making
• Advice on financial planning, investments and inheritance tax
• Disputes over a relative’s finances
• Disputes over a vulnerable person’s welfare and best interests
• Statutory Wills
• Support and advice for those acting with Power of Attorney
• International Court of Protection services

Related services

• Wills, trusts, probate and estates
• Health and social care law
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Living wills and advance decisions

Helpful links

• Factsheet: Who can make decisions for someone who lacks capacity
• Elderly Care and Court of Protection blog – for news and articles
• Wealth, Health and Inheritance Briefing – view the latest edition and sign up for regular updates

Why choose our services

• Dedicated, specialist team
• Committed to working closely with you
• Respectful of your role in decision making
• Sensitive and supportive
• Efficient and cost effective

Contact a Court of Protection solicitor

Contact us for a free and confidential initial consultation. We have specialist Court of Protection lawyers in London, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Southampton and Taunton. Call us now on 0800 652 8025 or contact us online.