At Greenchurch Legal, Gill Browne and Sheree Green act as deputy for over 160 men, women and children. Most have wonderful supportive families and friends, who, whilst not in a position to take on the role of deputy, provide incredible support and enrich the lives of their relatives in countless …
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Deputyship – a vital and challenging role, made just a little more difficult
Our director Sheree Green has contributed a guest post to this month’s 39 Essex Chambers mental capacity newsletter to be found here. Sheree flags recent events that impact on the ease of obtaining security bonds, a necessary precursor to the issue of deputyship orders by the Court of Protection. …
Lasting Powers of Attorney – dos and don’ts
A recent decision in the Court of Protection [Re Public Guardian's Severance Applications [2023] EWCOP 24] has clarified what can and can’t be achieved when making a lasting power of attorney (LPA). What you cannot do: Appoint Bill and Ted jointly and severally, but then create a hierarchy – …
