Professional Deputyship / Attorneyship
Sometimes, it is not the right decision for family, friends or loved ones to be appointed as a person’s Deputy or Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs. This might be for a number of reasons, but common ones are:
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The person does not have close relatives;
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The person’s family are unwell, and are not able to manage another responsibility;
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There are disagreements within the family; or
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The family are not financially responsible.
In such cases, it is sometimes a good idea to appoint a professional. Some of the benefits to appointing a Professional appointment include:
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They are a neutral party
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They are financially responsible
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They are experienced in managing another person’s affairs
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They are held to a higher standard of management than someone who is not a professional
Lawson West are able to act as Professional Deputies and Attorneys and have helped a number of people who have required assistance managing their affairs. If this is something which you would like to discuss, please call the Court of Protection team on 0116 212 1000
