Insights

The process of obtaining a damages award post injury can be a lengthy one, spanning years, and sometimes decades, depending on the nature of the injury sustained.  It is a sad reality that a relative...

I previously wrote a blog about Health and Welfare Deputy appointments. I have recently had to revisit the Court of Protection’s approach to the appointment of Health and Welfare Deputy’s as my...

Here at Anthony Gold Solicitors, we are sadly seeing an increase in clients approaching us for advice because they have concerns that a relative or friend may be subject to a predatory marriage. Th...

We are delighted to announce that Emma Tante, Senior Associate in the Court of Protection team, has been selected to join the Committee behind The Professional Deputies Forum (PDF). The PDF is a re...

In 2008, Britney Spears suffered from a decline in her mental health to the extent that it was necessary for a US Court to appoint her father to act as Conservator. A Conservator is an individual a...

A deprivation of one’s liberty can arise if an individual is under continuous supervision and control, not free to leave their immediate environment and lacks capacity to consent to these arrangemen...

As a professional property and affairs deputy, we frequently work alongside Local Authorities and their social service teams to ensure the support and care needs of our clients are met. Local Authorit...

On receipt of a significant compensation award on behalf of a Protected Party (P), it may be necessary for a property and affairs deputy to consider whether they should disclose the amount of the awar...