Advising Attorneys & Deputies - Court Funds, Land & Property

Introduction

Paying funds into the Court Funds Office can provide a useful solution in a range of circumstances, but lawyers advising attorneys and deputies need to understand when funds should be paid into Court, how those funds are managed and the process for obtaining their release.

Land and property can also present particular challenges for attorneys and deputies, particularly where a Court of Protection order may be required. This practical new virtual classroom seminar will examine the limits of an attorney’s or deputy’s authority when dealing with land and property, when an application to the Court of Protection is necessary and how such applications can be approached.

The session will also consider how to protect the interests of the person whose property is being managed, including where land or property is jointly owned with trustees. The interaction between trusts, powers of attorney and deputyship will be explored, providing practical guidance for lawyers advising clients in these circumstances.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• When funds should be paid into the Court Funds Office and the practical considerations for attorneys and deputies
• How funds can be withdrawn from the Court Funds Office and when an application may be required
• The powers of attorneys when dealing with land and property, including what they can and cannot do
• When an attorney needs to apply to the Court of Protection and how to make the application
• When a deputy requires a Court of Protection order in relation to land or property and how to obtain one
• The issues arising where land or property is also owned by trustees, including the interaction between trusts, powers of attorney and deputyship