Who can complete a COP14PADep and why is this required? 

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Court of Protection property and financial affairs; notification and acknowledgement: A COP14PADep is a notification to the person who lacks capacity or is alleged to lack capacity, whom the application relates, to notify them that someone is going to apply to become their deputy for property and affairs with the Court of Protection.  The person…

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What is a Certificate Provider and why do we need one? 

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The certificate provider’s role is an essential part of the process in completing your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), making these legal and ready for submission to The Office of Public Guardian in order to be registered. Without this, your LPAs will not be valid and will be returned to you, causing you unnecessary delays.…

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What is Assistive Technology

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Have you heard of Assistive Technology? An elderly person is found confused, wandering outside of their home. Unfortunately, this is an all too familiar Social Care emergency that historically may have led to a chain of events, resulting in an admission to residential care. Thornton & Lee understand the importance of advocating for an individual…

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