Cripps Harries Hall

The Court of Protection deals with registration of enduring powers of attorney and lasting powers of attorney, applications to appoint deputies to look after the affairs of the mentally incapable and applications to make wills or gifts on behalf of the mentally incapable. Getting advice from someone who is familiar with the Court's unique rules and procedures will make your life much easier and speed up the process.

What we do

We produce powers of attorney of all kinds - general powers, trust powers and lasting powers of attorney - as well as advance decisions, also known as living wills. We make applications to register enduring and lasting powers of attorney. 

We regularly deal with the Court of Protection so we are familiar with its rules and procedure, including contested applications.  Where possible we reach agreement in advance to avoid the need for a costly hearing.

You can ask us to supervise the work carried out by your attorney. This gives you protection if you become incapable and may avoid family arguments. 

We also provide practical advice to attorneys and deputies about how to carry out their roles, which gives them protection against criticism.  This includes advice about obtaining care in the home, moving to residential care, dealing with tax, obtaining appropriate benefits, and managing finances.

Our clients

Our clients include deputies for incapacitated, beneficiaries of substantial offshore and onshore trusts, the families of wealthy clients wanting to protect their assets, and those in the early stages of deteriorating mental capacity who want to make arrangements for someone to deal with their affairs.

Why Cripps Harries Hall?

We have considerable experience in this niche area of law and a team of lawyers and paralegals familiar with dealing with the Court of Protection.  One of our partners, Anne Lewis. is on the panel of Deputies available for appointment by the Court of Protection.

You can appoint our trust company, Cripps Trust Corporation, either as your main attorney (with or without a family member) or as a substitute attorney should your initial choice not be available.  This gives you the assurance of continuity compared to the alternative of appointing an individual solicitor.

Next steps

For further information please contact Anne Lewis or Chris Wilkinson.