Need to Manage a Loved One's Finances? We'll Find the Right Legal Route for You
When someone loses mental capacity, their finances become locked. Whether you need a Lasting Power of Attorney or a Court of Protection Deputyship Order depends on your situation.
We'll assess your circumstances, explain your options, and handle the legal process from start to finish - all for a fixed fee.
£1,495 Fixed Fee, No Hourly Billing
Immediately put me at ease at such a difficult time.
Debbie M.
How We Handle Your Deputyship Application
Legal Fees Typically Recoverable
The Court usually allows professional fees to be paid from their assets once the Deputyship Order is granted. Our £1,495 fixed fee can typically be claimed back from the estate.
Access Frozen Accounts & Assets
Serving Families Across England & Wales
Legal Fees Typically Recoverable
We Handle The Entire Application
Specialist Court of Protection Solicitors
Not Sure If You Need an LPA or Deputyship?
If your loved one still has mental capacity, they can set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to appoint someone to manage their finances. This is the simpler, quicker route and typically takes 8-10 weeks to register.
But if they've already lost mental capacity, it's too late for an LPA. Many families assume "next of kin" gives them the right to manage finances. It doesn't. Banks freeze accounts, and you can't pay care fees, manage bills, or access their savings without a Court of Protection Deputyship Order.
Either way, our Court of Protection solicitors will assess your situation for free, confirm which route you need, and handle the entire legal process on your behalf.
We Handle the Complex Court of Protection Paperwork
Your deputyship application involves up to five complex forms (COP1, COP3, COP4 and more). One mistake gets it rejected. We handle drafting, evidence gathering, and submission of the entire court bundle.
Full Legal Authority Over Their Finances
Once your Deputyship Order is granted, you can access frozen bank accounts, manage pensions, pay bills, and sell property to fund care. It restores your ability to look after them properly.
Minimise Delays to Your Deputyship Application
The Court of Protection process takes 6+ months. DIY applications frequently stall due to errors. We ensure every application is court-ready first time.
How Your Deputyship Application Works
Step 1: Start Your Free Assessment
Tell us about your situation through our quick online form. We'll confirm whether you need an LPA or Deputyship and explain exactly what happens next. Our fixed fee for deputyship applications is £1,495, typically recoverable from the estate.
Step 2: We Handle the Entire Application
We prepare all Court of Protection paperwork, instruct medical professionals where needed, gather supporting evidence, and submit your deputyship application. Every application is prepared to court standards so it's accepted first time, avoiding costly delays.
Step 3: Regain Control of Their Finances
Once your Deputyship Order is granted or LPA registered, you'll have full legal authority to access frozen accounts, pay care fees and household bills, manage pensions, and sell property if needed. You can finally look after their affairs properly.
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Prime Wills: Specialist Court of Protection Solicitors
We know this is a stressful time. Watching a loved one lose mental capacity is difficult enough without the added worry of frozen bank accounts and mounting care fees.
Our job is to take the legal burden off your shoulders, guide you through your LPA or deputyship options, and get things moving as quickly as possible.
We specialise in deputyship applications, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters. Every case is handled by solicitors who work with the Court of Protection regularly.
No call centres, no being passed around. Straightforward expert advice when you need it most.
Important Information:
- Services available for England & Wales only
- Recovery of fees is subject to sufficient liquid assets
- This information does not constitute legal advice
What's the difference between an LPA and Deputyship?
An LPA must be set up while someone still has mental capacity. If they've already lost capacity, it's too late for an LPA and you'll need a Deputyship Order instead.
How do I know which one I need?
That's what our free assessment is for. We'll ask a few questions about your situation and advise on the right route.
Common Questions About Deputyship Applications
For Deputyship, fees are typically recoverable from the person's estate once the order is granted. You're acting in their best interests, so the Court usually allows this.
Who pays the legal fees?
How long does it take?
LPAs typically take 8-10 weeks to register. Deputyship takes longer (6-9 months) due to Court backlogs, which is why getting it right the first time matters.
Can I do this myself?
You can, but the forms are complex. Errors lead to rejection, wasting the court fee and months of time.
Understanding the Court of Protection Deputyship Process
When a loved one has already lost mental capacity, a Lasting Power of Attorney is no longer an option. The only way to regain legal authority over their finances is through a deputyship application to the Court of Protection.
The process involves completing complex Court of Protection forms, gathering medical evidence, and submitting a detailed court bundle that meets strict legal requirements. Applications that don't meet these standards are rejected, adding months of delays.
Many families look into how to apply for deputyship themselves, but the legal requirements are more complex than expected. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors handle the entire deputyship application on your behalf, ensuring it's accepted first time.
