Home / For You / Private Client /Court of Protection Matters

Court of Protection Matters

Our expertise in this complex area extends to:

  • Making an application to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy;
  • Once an appointment has been made by the Court of Protection, advising the Deputies as to how to properly fulfil their role and reporting obligations to the Office of the Public Guardian;
  • Making applications to the Court of Protection for gifts, Statutory Wills (a new Will for a person who lacks capacity), codicils and settlements;
  • Supporting families in contentious litigation in the Court of Protection in relation to Deputyship matters and Lasting or Enduring Powers of Attorney.
Our Team


More Knowledge

Downs Blog

Warning for will-holders as expat succession rules could change after Brexit

As talks continue surrounding Brexit and the UK’s formal departure from the EU, expats are being urged to update some of their important legal paperwork before the exit deadline.

Solicitor’s pet uncovers curious will that dismisses copy-cat claim in court

You couldn’t make it up, but it seems that a mischievous moggy was solely responsible for unravelling a mystery and helped solve a family feud over a £2m will battle.

Attorneys: are you doing all you can to prevent bank fraud?

Of course, no one plans to intentionally become a victim of fraud but, the fact is, scams are becoming so clever many of us fall for them without realising - and if you are an attorney acting on behalf of someone else, you need to be extra vigilant.

Cobham

15A High Street
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 3DH

T: 01932 589599
F: 01932 867587

DX: 46102 COBHAM

Dorking

156 High Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BQ

T: 01306 880110
F: 01306 502283

DX: 57300 DORKING

Godalming

The Tanners
75 Meadrow
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 3HS

T: 01483 861848
F: 01483 861856

DX: 58308 GODALMING 1

© Copyright 2015 - 2020 Downs Solicitors LLP Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
SRA Number: 446286. Registered office is 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BQ. VAT number: GB 209927442.