Deputy, property & affairs | Expert witness, Court of Protection & Deputyship costsI am a Court of Protection solicitor and professional deputy, dealing with deputyships, personal injury trusts and financial applications to the Court of Protection.I am frequently asked to act as an expert concerning Court of Protection and Deputyship costs in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. I receive instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors. My applications to the Court of Protection include:- Statutory wills- Gifts- The sale of property- Appointing a replacement trustee- The withdrawal funds from the Court Funds Office- Family care payments- The appointment of family deputiesI also act for respondents in all types of financial Court of Protection applications.I have an interest in mental capacity law overseas and I assist clients with international issues. I am a member of the International Guardianship Network. Interests/specialisms in the international context include:- Assisting British nationals overseas, including Europe, Thailand and other Asian jurisdictions, Australia, Canada and USA- Assisting clients based in the UK with assets overseas
Listed skills include Court Of Protection, Deputyships, Statutory Wills, Powers Of Attorney, and 13 others.