Specialisms
I have knowledge and expertise in the following areas;
- Contentious and Non-Contentious applications for appointment of deputies in Property and Affairs & Health and Welfare matters,
- Contentious property and affairs applications,
- Specific issue applications,
- Trustee Act Applications,
- Statutory Will Applications – Acting for both the Applicant and the Respondent,
- Gifting Applications,
- Management of property and affairs for individuals under Professional Deputyships and LPAs,
- Challenging Local Authority Funding Decisions,
- Continuing Healthcare Claims,
- DOLs,
- Best Interest decision making – Property and Affairs & Health and Welfare,
- LPA and EPA Registrations,
- Personal Injury Trusts.
What's your role?
I deal with the management of affairs of individuals who lack capacity, whether that be as a result of accident or illness. I work with a wide age range of clients from children who have cerebral palsy to elderly clients who have been diagnosed with a form of dementia.
Your experience
I am particularly experienced in contentious Court of Protection applications usually steaming from new panel referrals. At the start of the matter I consider whether there are funds which have been misappropriated and whether we can expect to recover these funds. I consider whether statutory wills or gifting applications are appropriate.
A highlight of my role is being involved in the projects to rebuild/adapt properties purchased for clients who have received compensation monies as a result of personal injury or clinical negligence. I also have a wealth of experience in liaising with case managers and therapist.
