Personal Welfare Deputyships - How to Ensure a Successful Application

Introduction

Although the appointment of a welfare deputy is less common than an appointment of a financial deputy, there are occasions when it is appropriate to seek an appointment.

Many applications fail due to shortcomings in supporting evidence.

This new virtual classroom seminar provides clear and practical guidance on when a welfare deputyship is appropriate and how to prepare strong evidence, which will equip you with the confidence and expertise to provide best advice and succeed in your applications.

The session is suitable for fee earners who advise families of adults who lack mental capacity to make most personal welfare decisions.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Drivers for seeking a welfare deputy
• Understanding the court's jurisdiction and its approach
• What decisions can be made without a court order
• What welfare deputies can decide
• What welfare deputies cannot decide
• Obstacles to getting an order
• Capacity evidence in support
• Preparing your witness statement of evidence in support
• The court procedure

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.