About the book

The Court of Protection Made Clear: A User's Guide from Start to Finish aims to help anyone caught up in dealing with Court of Protection. It is aimed specifically at the non-lawyer.

It will demystify the law, language and procedure so that those helping relatives, social workers specialising in elderly services and care home managers  can be better informed and prepared for what is involved.

It is also a perfect introduction for professionals such as accountants and financial advisers involved as trustees or in court as experts. 

​Fully updated for the Case Management Pilot in operation for new cases from 1 September 2016

Contents

​The book covers every aspect of the Court of Protection together with a glossary, useful documents and invaluable template letters.
  • Foreword   
  • Introduction from the authors
  1. Overview
  2. Capacity and decisions under the Act
  3. Mental illness and loss of capacity
  4. The Court of Protection
  5. The people involved with the Court of Protection and the Patient
  6. Applications to the Court of Protection
  7. Applications within proceedings
  8. Preparation for a hearing
  9. At the hearing
  10. Property and affairs
  11. Health and welfare
  12. Powers of attorney
  13. Deputies
  14. Litigation friends
  15. Deprivation of liberty
  16. Appeals
  17. Costs and fees
  18. Advance decisions
  19. Statutory Wills
  20. Selling property
  21. Tenancy agreements
  • Model Re X Order 
  • Deprivation of Liberty Letter 1   
  • Deprivation of Liberty Letter 2   
  • Deprivation of Liberty Letter 3    
  • Deprivation of Liberty Letter 4    
  • Statutory Will Template   
  • Table of applications    
  • Table of forms
  • Table of guidance notes
  • Table of Practice Directions
  • Websites, contact details and useful resources
  • Index

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Consulting Editor
Mr Justice Keehan

Authors
Claire Wills-Goldingham QC, Colleton Chambers
Marie Leslie, barrister, Colleton Chambers
Dr Paul Divall

Details
Paperback
​380 pages
​Published August 2016
​ISBN 978-0-9567774-6-1
Print only: £24.95
Digital only: £24.95 + VAT
Print / digital bundle: £34.95 + VAT (free p&p)

Who will find the book  useful?

Court of Protection Made Clear: A User's Guide will be an essential reference for all:
  • care home managers and senior staff
  • local authority staff working in elderly care services
  • other professionals acting as deputies or advising on family affairs
  • approved mental health professionals
  • individuals who have become involved in Court of Protection proceedings for whatever reason 
  • private client & family lawyers undertaking Court of Protection work