What is The Court Of Protection And Deputyships?

If the person cannot make financial decisions independently, another person—typically a close acquaintance, caregiver, or relative—may complete the deputyship application procedure. The authority to make decisions on behalf of their relative shall be granted to them under specific 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. Please keep this in 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, and it is recommended that you be prepared to pay part of the fee with a 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 part of it if you receive particular forms of assistance or have a limited income. If paying the fee would cause significant hardship for you, you may submit a request to the court for a waiver of the fee.

Please be advised that the court may form a security order on the deputy to indemnify any losses incurred as a result of the deputy’s actions while performing their duties. Please remember that this is an activity that you should perform regularly. This assurance is typically provided by 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. After determining whether or not your relative is capable of making the specific decision, a medical professional is also required to fill out a form.

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