Sometimes, the decision to make a power of attorney is left too late and an application for a Deputy has to be made, this is a more onerous exercise, and more costly.

We are able to guide you with the completion of the documentation required to support an application and the ongoing general management of a loved one’s affairs.

Should no family members be available to act we are able to take on this responsibility as a professional Deputy.

Assessment of mental capacity, or lack thereof, can be fraught with difficulty and may involve social services, GPs or psycho-geriatricians depending on individual circumstances.