Revoking LPAs & Discharging Deputyship Orders - Practical Skills & Guidance

Introduction

Property and financial affairs applications make up a significant proportion of Court of Protection work, with disputes increasingly involving applications to revoke Lasting Powers of Attorney (‘LPAs’) or discharge deputyship orders.

These applications can present challenges for practitioners who are more familiar with non-contentious Court of Protection work, as well as for public sector professionals with safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding when an application may be appropriate, the evidence required and how the Court approaches these cases is essential when concerns arise about the actions of an attorney or deputy.

This virtual classroom seminar will equip practitioners with the skills and confidence to bring or defend applications to revoke an LPA or discharge a deputyship order. It will also provide those working in the public sector with practical guidance on using these applications as part of wider safeguarding measures where there are concerns about potential abuse or financial mismanagement.

The session is aimed at practitioners who already have a working knowledge of the legal framework governing LPAs and deputyships, as well as the Property and Financial Affairs case allocation pathway.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The statutory framework governing applications to revoke LPAs and discharge deputyship orders
• Key and recent case law, including CL v Swansea Bay University Health Board & Ors and the practical principles arising from these decisions
• The most common types of revocation and discharge applications, illustrated with practical examples
• The key evidence and issues practitioners should consider when bringing or defending an application
• Practical considerations for public sector practitioners where concerns about abuse, exploitation or financial mismanagement arise

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.