Experts from a Shropshire law firm are hosting a special webinar this month aimed at helping deputies appointed by the Court of Protection to better understand the role and their responsibilities.

Two free webinars are being held by Lanyon Bowdler on Tuesday, November 26, and interested parties can sign-up now. Once booked, delegates will receive a link to join the private Zoom event on the day.

The webinar will cover the Mental Capacity Act, deputies’ undertakings and gifts and wills, and will provide an excellent opportunity for delegates to ask questions and gain a better understanding of what can be a complex area of law.

A deputy is someone appointed by the Court of Protection to deal with the property and financial affairs of a person who lacks the mental capacity to do it themselves – ensuring the best interests of that person are always met to the highest professional standards.

Neil Davies, of Lanyon Bowdler, said: “As nationally-renowned Court of Protection specialists, Lanyon Bowdler’s Court of Protection team understands the responsibilities and pressures of acting as a deputy.

“Supervised by the Office of the Public Guardian, deputies are expected to adhere to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, submit annual accounts, abide by their undertakings given to the Court and follow guidance issued in relation to making gifts, family care payments and claiming expenses.

“We have pulled together all this information and guidance into a manageable and easy-to-understand format – the webinar is a great opportunity to gain understanding and ask questions, and it is free!”

Delegates can sign up now for one of the two webinars being hosted on November 26 – the first will run from 9.30am to 10.30am and the second from 3pm until 4pm.

Once booked, delegates will receive a link to attend the Zoom webinar on the day. It is a private event, meaning delegates will not see each other and their details will not be shared. 

Areas covered in the webinar include the Mental Capacity Act 2005 – a refresher on the MCA and Code of Practice, which is the starting point for all deputies; a review of the standards expected of deputies, in accordance with the undertakings given to the Court; and gifts and wills – what deputies are allowed to do, guidance from OPG and a look at some Court of Protection cases.

To book a place or for more details, call Lanyon Bowdler on 01743 280251 or email info@lblaw.co.uk

Neil Davies.