Someone you care for has a condition or injury that has limited their ability to manage their affairs.
Pryers Court of Protection solicitors act on behalf of people who have lost mental capacity and their families to help them manage their property and financial affairs. Our role is to provide you with the advice, support, and legal framework that allow your loved one to live their most fulfilling life.
We are more than just legal professionals; we invest in understanding each client's specific circumstances to offer the best advice for their needs. We'll make sure there’s a structure in place that protects their finances and future, while still enabling them to make their own choices where they can.
Our specialist solicitors can manage the most complex applications to the Court of Protection. Whether you need a deputyship order, a statutory will, or support managing a vulnerable person's financial affairs, we’re here to help. Directors, Carmel Walsh and Robyn Hawxby, are court-appointed deputies with years of experience acting professionally on behalf of people who lack capacity. They step in when no one else is available or when families need support due to the complexity of the case. Whatever your circumstances, our Court of Protection lawyers can help you.
Contact us today by emailing help@pryers.co.uk or calling us on 01904 409 720 to learn how our Court of Protection team can support you.
The Court of Protection is a specialist court that makes financial decisions on behalf of people who don’t have the capacity to make decisions for them themselves. The court can also appoint someone to make ongoing decisions for a vulnerable person; this is known as a deputyship.
A Court of Protection solicitor's role is to advise and represent their clients on matters related to the Court of Protection. This includes deputyships, financial and trust management, statutory wills and more.
Our role is to give our clients the freedom to enjoy life knowing the burden of decisions like managing money and property is handled effectively.
Our solicitors focus on what’s best for the vulnerable person. We create systems of support that reduce the risk of exploitation or neglect while preserving as much independence as possible.
Someone you care for has a condition or injury that has limited their ability to manage their affairs.
If you’re concerned about a family member or someone else’s ability to manage their own affairs and belive they lack mental capacity.
You’re worried about looking after yourself and want someone else to manage things for you.
You are concerned that someone else's affairs are being mismanaged.
There is a dispute or lack of clarity on how someone’s affairs are being managed.
You’ve become responsible for managing someone else’s finances or property and need to apply for a deputyship.
The Court of Protection was established under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Its role is to protect people who don’t have the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves from the risk of exploitation or abuse. The court can:
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Pryers is a specialist Court of Protection law firm, so we’re experts and it’s our primary focus. We’ve spent our legal careers working with the vulnerable and their loved ones to protect them from risk and abuse so they can enjoy their lives confident they’re well cared for. We are experts in the complexities of Court of Protection because it’s what we do, and it means we can guide you in protecting a friend, family member or other vulnerable person who lacks mental capacity.
The Court of Protection can feel like a minefield, but we’ll make sure you understand everything. We won’t use jargon or over complicate things but will translate the legalese in plain English so you know what’s happening, what we advise and what’s next.
Our office is located in York , but we are a nationwide service and can help wherever you are. We’ll work in a way that’s best for you, so if you prefer, we can meet face-to-face, on video calls such as Teams, Zoom, FaceTime, or by phone.
"Michelle and I have worked together on client matters for nearly 20 years; always in a collaborative and convivial fashion. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michelle or her colleagues to anyone seeking personable and professional legal advice."
A DoddsChartered Financial Planner
'Having worked closely with Pryers Solicitors for eight years as a case manager I feel that they are deeply committed to supporting children and their families. Communication has always been excellent, and they are driven to obtain the best outcomes for the client and their family.'
Court of Protection Case Worker
HMRC has been reminding families to check whether they have money waiting in a Child Trust Fund. It is estimated that more than 750,000 Child Trust Funds have matured without being claimed, with an average value of over £2,200. For many young people, that could make a meaningful difference.
Families who support a vulnerable person often want the same things: security, dignity and the best quality of life possible. When a person lacks mental capacity, managing money can become more complex. Without the right arrangements in place, there is a risk that they may not receive the benefits they are entitled to, or that their funds may not be used in the best way to support their needs.
When a loved one loses the mental capacity to make important decisions, it can be a deeply emotional and confusing time. The Court of Protection exists to help families and professionals make those decisions lawfully and in the person’s best interests, but the process can feel daunting if you’re unfamiliar with it.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments that could change the legal test for when a vulnerable person is considered to be deprived of their liberty. This revisits the well-known Cheshire West judgment, which has shaped how care arrangements are authorised for people who lack mental capacity.
Get in touch today on 01904 409 720 or by email help@pryers.com.