When someone loses the capacity to make decisions for themselves, it can be an emotional and overwhelming time. If there’s no lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place, you may need to apply for deputyship

When acting as a deputy under a Court of Protection order, you may need to sell a property on behalf of the person who lacks capacity (P). This could be necessary to fund care, downsize

Court of Protection deputies play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of individuals who lack mental capacity to manage their affairs. However, as we move through 2025, deputies—whether professional, local authority, or lay (family)

Families in the South East are being urged to take action to safeguard their financial future ahead of upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. The latest budget announced a freeze on the IHT nil

I read an article about Max George, singer of The Wanted, who revealed to The Sun Newspaper that he wrote a Will from his hospital bed before having surgery for a heart condition.  Max George

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has recently published their findings on a very small thematic review of probate files across all types of legal practice and it evidences lack of supervision being a problem. The study

When someone is appointed as a Deputy by the Court of Protection, they are given the responsibility of making decisions for a person (P) who cannot make decisions for themselves. A key area of focus

I read the recent BBC news article about a professional Attorney accused of mishandling his clients’ finances.  As part of a team that specializes in Attorney Affairs who understand the level of trust our clients

This guide is an overview of the process of administering an estate. Although every person is unique and every estate is different, this factsheet sets out some of the common milestones in the process and

The most anxiously anticipated budget in some years. Here is our summary of the main points from the autumn budget for our clients and considerations for next steps. The Capital Gain Tax news we have