Deputyship Solicitors
in Harrow
Our team of solicitors work with integrity and compassion.
When someone loses mental capacity and hasn’t made a Lasting Power of Attorney, a deputy may need to be appointed by the Court of Protection to make decisions on their behalf. This is known as a deputyship.
At Ash Hill Solicitors, we help families in Harrow apply for deputyship with clear legal guidance and practical support. Our team prepares the paperwork, explains the process, and supports you every step of the way. While we don’t act as deputies ourselves, we make sure your application is handled with care, integrity, and your loved one’s best interests in mind.
What Is a Deputyship Solicitor?
A deputyship solicitor is a type of solicitor who helps families manage the legalities of a relative or a friend losing the mental capacity to make their own decisions or care for themselves properly.
With the help of our deputy solicitors, Harrow families get the help they need to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy. This deputy will then be legally able to make decisions for the family member or loved one who lacks capacity. A deputy's decisions often involve either finances and property or the health and well-being of the family member.
The Ash Hill Solicitors team promises to provide reassurance and exceptional legal expertise throughout the process while always protecting the interests of your loved one.
Deputyship from the Court of Protection, Harrow
Applying for Deputyship
You will need to apply for a deputyship order from the Court of Protection if someone you love loses mental capacity and does not have a Lasting Power of Attorney.
The team at Ash Hill Solicitors are ready and waiting to guide you and your family through each step of the process and prepare your application. We understand how important it is to make the process as simple as possible so your loved one can get the help they need once you have a deputy order for them.
Types of Deputies
There are two types of deputyship that you can apply for to the Court of Protection, Harrow:
1.) A Property and Financial Affairs Deputy who looks after the financial affairs of your loved one (like paying their bills or selling any property).
2.) A Health and Welfare Deputy who can make decisions about the medical care of your loved one and what their living arrangements or daily routines may be.
Financial deputies are the most common. Health deputies are usually only appointed in more complex situations, and your Ash Hill Solicitor will be able to talk you through which one is right for you and your family.
Local Expertise in Harrow
Our clients choose Ash Hill Solicitors because no other legal team in Harrow is as connected to the local community as we are. We understand the local families and their culture and are proud to be a part of Harrow and the surrounding areas.
Our solicitors are happy to meet you where you are most comfortable. Our North Harrow office is our base, but we will gladly come to your home, a hospital or a care facility if that is what you need.
All of our legal services are available in English, Punjabi, Urdu, and basic Arabic because we appreciate that everyone should have access to legal advice in the language that they speak.
How Our Deputyship Solicitors in Harrow Can Help
Guidance Through the Deputyship Application
Accepting that your loved one no longer has the mental capacity to manage their finances or care for themselves is heartbreaking. The last thing you need is overwhelming legal processes on top of that. Our goal is always to keep your stress levels as low as possible and keep your application running smoothly through the Court of Protection.
With the help of our deputy solicitors, Harrow families get the clear and practical support they need at every stage. Our team completes all the forms for you and gathers the evidence you need to support your application.
Resolving Family Disputes Sensitively
Tensions can be heightened when decisions need to be made about a loved one. Family relationships are important to maintain during difficult deputyship processes, even when there are disagreements.
Ash Hill Solicitors has the experience needed to manage these disputes with compassion. Our solicitors are ready and able to represent the best interests of your family in Court of Protection litigation to reach a fair solution to these disputes if needed.
Professional Deputy Services
Taking on the deputy role is a big responsibility and there may not always be a suitable friend or family member who is willing or able to take on the role. Ash Hill Solicitors are here to step in when this is the case.
With the help of our deputyship solicitors, Harrow families know that their loved one's affairs are managed professionally and sensitively. You can be sure that the best interests of the people you care about the most are at the heart of every decision we take.
Why Choose Us as Your Deputyship Solicitors in
Harrow?
Families in Harrow trust the team at Ash Hill Solicitors to manage their loved one's affairs with kindness and respect. Integrity is at the heart of our practice and our deputyship and probate solicitors in Harrow work hard to meet your legal needs with the level of professionalism and sensitivity that you would expect.
We provide accessible multilingual support and personalised legal assistance to families in Harrow who need help to provide the best care possible for their loved ones. Choose Ash Hill Solicitors for peace of mind.
FAQs
What's the difference between a deputy and a power of attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is chosen by an individual before they lose mental capacity, giving the LPA authorisation to act on their behalf. The Court of Protection appoints a deputy after someone has lost capacity and if they do not have an existing LPA. The court chooses the deputies, and it can be a more complex process than appointing solicitors or an LPA in advance.
How long does it take to get a deputyship order in England and Wales?
Getting a deputyship order normally takes around 6 to 12 months. You can expect it to take a little longer if any disputes arise or if your loved one has particularly complicated affairs to manage. Our solicitors will be able to give you a more accurate estimation after speaking to you about your situation.
Can I apply for deputyship myself?
Yes. But, it can be a particularly complicated process whereby you will need to fill out legal forms and provide medical evidence, and any other court-related paperwork. Working with an experienced solicitor like the ones at Ash Hill, you will be able to get the help and the guidance you need to guarantee everything is done right the first time.
