Understanding The Court Of Protection And Deputyships

When a person is unable to make financial decisions independently, a designated individual—typically a close acquaintance, caregiver, or relative—may submit a deputyship application. The authority to make decisions on behalf of a relative shall be granted to them under particular circumstances.

You will, however, need to be at least 18 years old in order to be appointed as a deputy. If you have ever been declared insolvent or subject to any debt-related court judgments, it will only make matters worse. If you have, it may affect your deputyship application.

Remember that the deputy and the court have the authority to make decisions regarding the person’s property, finances, health, and welfare. Kindly give this due consideration. The court has the authority to appoint two or more associates to serve. The person on whose behalf the deputy is laboring is known as the donor.

If you are a new deputy, you may be subject to an additional fee for an evaluation, so it is recommended that you be prepared to pay part of the fee with your deputyship application. You may be required to pay additional fees if the court decides that you need supervision or a hearing is necessary.

You may be exempt from paying the fee or only required to make up a part of it if you receive particular forms of assistance or have a limited income. You may submit a form application to the court requesting a waiver of the fee if paying the fee would cause significant hardship.

Please be advised that the court may form an order requiring the deputy to indemnify any losses incurred as a result of their actions while carrying out their duties. Please remember that this is a routine activity that you should complete the form. This assurance is typically issued in the form of an insurance policy known as a guarantee bond. This protects the donor from any injury that may arise due to the negligent or irresponsible actions of a department deputy.

To submit your application to become a deputy, you will need to fill out a deputyship application form and submit it to the court. Once it has been determined whether your relative is capable of making the specific decision, a medical professional is also required to fill out a form.

Please be advised that you may always submit a deputyship application in the event of an emergency. You can always make an application for an urgent deputyship if your relative is selling a residence and there is a chance they won’t find a buyer, or if funds need to be released to cover necessary maintenance or care.