Court of Protection for Private Client Solicitors

19 May 2016

The specialist jurisdiction of the Court of Protection has an increasingly high profile as case law continues to develop. We will be hosting a seminar looking specifically at the challenges faced by private client solicitors as they advise their clients and in their interaction with Local Authorities. This seminar will qualify for 2 hours of CPD.

Disputes with Local Authorities

  • Challenging decisions on deprivation of liberty
  • Capacity assessments
  • Best interests decisions
  • Costs

Christine Cooper

Lasting Powers of Attorney

  • Drafting difficulties for the Office of the Public Guardian and the Court of Protection
  • Replacement attorneys
  • Unwise decisions

Angela Hodes and Eirwen Pierrot

Applications to remove deputies

  • The Duties of the Public Guardian
  • The test to be applied
  • Evidence

Joshua Swirsky

CPD: 2 Hours

Cost: £35 +VAT

If you have any questions please contact Charlotte Crane.