Mental health and incapacity law
be a time consuming
or expensive
process"
Lucy Thomas, Associate
If the person who is mentally incapable hasn't made an enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney, the Court of Protection will appoint somebody - the Deputy - to deal with financial affairs on that person's behalf.
Mental incapacity could be the result of a sudden accident, a mental illness or simply old age.
It will often create practical difficulties for those closest to the person affected, and we have a specialist mental health and incapacity law team to offer advice during what can be an emotional and traumatic time.
Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?
Becoming a Deputy or applying to the Court of Protection can be a daunting prospect. We can give advice, support and guidance to those wishing to become a Deputy, or offer the services of one of the partners at Access Legal from Shoosmiths to act as a professional Deputy. Our team likes to develop dedicated and long-lasting relationships with clients and their families as we guide them through the intricacies of mental health and incapacity law.
Important things to consider
We have an established team of personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers dedicated to helping clients recover compensation and arrange rehabilitation and treatment.
If mental incapacity has been caused by personal injury or clinical negligence, a claim for compensation can be dealt with alongside a Deputyship application.
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney whilst you have mental capacity can save lots of time, expense and distress in the future. We're happy to advise on creating and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney.
What do I do next?
Becoming a Deputy or making an application to the Court of Protection is a big step. Please call us on 03700 86 86 86 to discuss mental health and incapacity law, your circumstances, and to arrange an appointment.
