It is possible to apply to the Court of Protection to contest the appointment of a Deputy and/or the Deputy’s decisions and actions. The Court of Protection has the power to remove a Deputy from the role, appoint a new Deputy and/or to reverse or amend a Deputy’s decision. To do this, the court must… Read More
FAQ - Court of Protection
I don’t agree with the person appointed to be Deputy – what can I do?
It is possible to apply to the Court of Protection to contest the appointment of a Deputy and/or the Deputy’s decisions and actions. The Court of Protection has the power to remove a Deputy from the role, appoint a new Deputy and/or to reverse or amend a Deputy’s decision. To do this, the court must… Read More
How long will it take to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy?
The usual time for an application to the Court of Protection for a person to be appointed as Deputy will generally be in the region of 8 weeks. We cannot estimate the time it will take the court to process the application as this will depend on the resources of the individual court. Find out… Read More
How much does it cost to apply to the Court of Protection?
There are many different types of applications to the Court of Protection and the work involved in being a Deputy will be different depending on each person circumstances. Therefore, we cannot charge a Fixed Fee for applying to the Court of Protection. We charge on the basis of our hourly rates. Find out more about… Read More
