Deputyship Solicitors
in London
The team at Ash Hill Solicitors are here to help you fulfil your duties
Ash Hill Solicitors
With the help of Ash Hill deputyship solicitors, London families receive the straightforward and thoughtful guidance they need to best protect the interests and the dignity of the people they love when they can no longer do so for themselves.
What Is Deputyship and When Is It Required?
Deputyship is a legal arrangement that is put in place when someone is no longer able to make important decisions about their finances or their health for themselves. The [INTERNAL LINK: Court of Protection] will appoint a deputy to act on someone’s behalf when they have lost mental capacity and do not already have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
We can help you to apply for a deputyship role and provide support through each step of the process.
Types of Deputies Explained
There are two types of deputyship that you can apply for:
1.) A Property and Financial Affairs Deputy:- This is someone who manages the financial matters of your loved one (like paying their bills or settling any debts).
2.) A Health and Welfare Deputy:- These deputies make decisions about the living arrangements of your loved one and what their medical care might look like.
In most cases, a financial deputy will be put in place. Some people will need a health deputy, but these cases can often be a little more complex to manage. One of the Ash Hill team will be able to talk you through which one is right for you and your family.
Why Appoint a Deputy Through a London Solicitor?
When they work with Ash Hill deputyship solicitors, London families know that they have someone on hand who understands the challenges they are facing and how to manage them efficiently and with integrity.
We are based in North Harrow, but the compassionate solicitors on our team are happy to meet where it is convenient for you. All of our services are offered in English, Urdu, Punjabi or basic Arabic because we appreciate how important it is to receive legal advice in your language.
Our deputyship services don't just tick legal boxes. We work hard to guarantee that your loved one is cared for in the best way possible.
Our Deputyship Services in London
The team at Ash Hill Solicitors is here to help you through the deputyship process.
While we do not act as deputies ourselves, we guide you through every step of applying to the Court of Protection and can also support you in understanding your responsibilities if you’ve already been appointed.
We offer:
Support with the Deputyship Application
Help with preparing and submitting a clear, accurate deputyship application to the Court of Protection.
Managing Finances and Property
Ash Hill Solicitors are here to support and advise deputies as they make decisions about your loved one's finances and property.
Welfare Deputy Support
Ash Hill Solicitors are here to help you make decisions about your loved one's medical care and living arrangements that keep them safe and cared for.
How the Process Works
Ash Hill Solicitors makes applying for a deputyship as easy as possible. We take care of everything for you, including:
1.) Gathering any medical or financial evidence
2.) Completing and submitting application forms
3.) Registering the final court order
4.) Providing support and advice after deputyship is granted
Disputes, Statutory Wills & Changing
Deputies
Deputyship doesn't always run smoothly. Family members all want what is best for their loved one, and opinions on who should act and what decisions should be made can often be different. Things can become even more complicated when there isn't an existing will to draw from.
With the help of our mediation solicitors, London clients can draft a statutory will and reach the fairest outcomes for their family member. Our solicitors always work with integrity to protect the rights and the welfare of your loved one.
There may be a reason you wish to change the existing deputy for your family member. Our compassionate and experienced solicitors support you through the application process to make that change.
Why Choose Us as Your Deputyship Solicitors in London
London families know they can trust the team at Ash Hill Solicitors to guide them through the legal process of appointing a deputy with integrity. We work tirelessly to support families through deputyship applications with the professionalism and care you would expect.
We provide accessible, multilingual support and personalised legal assistance to families across London, with services available in English, Punjabi, Urdu, and Basic Arabic.
Choose Ash Hill Solicitors for trusted legal guidance and deputyship support delivered with care and integrity.
FAQs
How does the cost of living in London affect financial deputyship planning?
Our solicitors help you to plan ahead so that you know your loved one's finances are secure and managed sensibly, even when the cost of living is high.
Can I appoint a solicitor near my borough?
Ash Hill Solicitors supports clients appointing deputies across all London boroughs.
What if my loved one lives in supported accommodation in London?
We work closely with supported living providers and local authorities to make sure that decisions made under deputyship are in line with the care plans and housing requirements of your loved one.
Is it faster to apply for deputyship if the person is in a London hospital or care home?
There may be some instances where the deputyship application process is fast-tracked (like in cases of neglect or after a hospital discharge). We will always work hard to speed things up when this is the case.
