Helping you make important decisions when someone can no longer make them for themselves.
When a loved one loses the mental capacity to make certain decisions, it can be an emotional and uncertain time for everyone involved. Alongside concerns for their health and wellbeing, families are often faced with difficult questions about finances, property, care arrangements and other important matters.
The Court of Protection exists to protect people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. It can authorise decisions, appoint deputies and resolve disputes where necessary, ensuring that any decision made is in the individual’s best interests.
At Thomas Boyd Whyte Solicitors, we understand that navigating the Court of Protection can seem daunting. Our experienced Private Client team is here to provide clear, compassionate advice, helping you understand the process and supporting you every step of the way.
What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection is a specialist court that makes decisions for people who are unable to make certain decisions for themselves due to illness, injury, disability or conditions such as dementia. The Court’s role is to ensure that decisions are made fairly, lawfully and always in the person’s best interests.
How can we help?
Our solicitors regularly advise individuals, families and appointed deputies on a wide range of Court of Protection matters, including:
- Applications for Court of Protection Orders
- Deputyship applications
- Property and financial affairs
- Authority to sell or manage property
- Decisions relating to gifts or estate planning
- Statutory Wills
- Disputes between family members or interested parties
- Applications concerning the management of a person’s finances
- Advice for deputies and attorneys on their legal responsibilities
Every situation is different, and we take the time to understand your family’s circumstances before advising on the most appropriate course of action.
Sensitive advice when you need it most
We recognise that many Court of Protection matters arise during some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether your loved one has developed dementia, suffered a serious accident or is living with a condition that affects their ability to make decisions, our priority is to provide practical guidance with empathy and understanding.
We will explain the legal process in straightforward language, prepare and submit the necessary court applications, and keep you informed throughout. Our aim is to reduce the stress of navigating complex legal procedures so that you can focus on supporting your loved one.
Planning for the future
Many Court of Protection applications become necessary because no Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was put in place before mental capacity was lost. While not every situation can be anticipated, planning ahead can often avoid the need for court involvement and give families greater certainty.
If you are planning for your own future or supporting a relative, our team can also advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship Orders and wider estate planning to help safeguard your interests.
At Thomas Boyd Whyte Solicitors, we are committed to providing compassionate, practical advice tailored to your individual circumstances. Whatever challenges you are facing, you can rely on our experienced team to help you navigate the legal process with confidence.
If you need advice about the Court of Protection or decisions concerning a loved one who lacks mental capacity, contact Thomas Boyd Whyte Solicitors today.
Our experienced Private Client team is here to provide clear guidance, practical support and trusted legal advice when you need it most.
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