Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

A Power of Attorney is a valuable legal document that enables someone else to act on your behalf and make decisions for you when you cannot do so for yourself.

This situation may occur due to mental or physical incapacity or other reasons preventing you from taking action.

What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Court of Protection?

If someone you love loses their mental capacity and hasn’t granted you Power of Attorney, you may need to explore the option of applying to the Court of Protection to assist in managing their affairs.

What does a Court of Protection do?

The Court of Protection in the UK is a legal body that predominantly manages decisions related to individuals who are mentally unable to make decisions, including financial and welfare decisions, for themselves when they need to.

One of the decisions they will make is who acts on behalf of that person when or if they are unable to make decisions.

It is essential to plan for your future and put all necessary documentation in place to ensure, not only that you are protected, but also that the situation is made as easy as possible for everyone around you. Without any legal authority, it is extremely difficult for anyone to look after your affairs, even if that is what you want, and they are doing what is in your best interests.

How we can support you

At Taylor Bracewell, we understand the challenges involved in navigating the intricacies of Wills, Probate & Trusts. To assist you, our team has developed several booklets designed to provide guidance. You can access and download these informative booklets by visiting our dedicated webpage for Informational Booklets or get in touch with our Power of Attorney solicitors in Doncaster on 01302 341414 and Sheffield on 0114 272 1884.