A practitioner's guide to the Court of Protection / Martin Terrell, Caroline Bielanska, Justin Holmes and Richard Frimston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Terrell, Martin, author.

Bielanska, Caroline, author.

Frimston, Richard, author.

Holmes, Justin W., 1977- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Courts--Great Britain.

Courts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (lii, 530 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Haywards Heath : Bloomsbury Professional, 2018.

Summary:

"Navigate the extensive jurisdiction and powers of the Court of Protection. The Court of Protection affects an ever increasing number of people, among whom are some of the most vulnerable members of society. They need the best support and protection that the law and legal profession can provide. A Practitioner's Guide to the Court of Protection is written by practitioners whose individual and combined experience provide an invaluable guide to the law and practical application. The new Fourth Edition covers both the property and affairs and the welfare parts of the Court's jurisdiction, with new and expanded chapters covering: The Court of Protection Rules 2017 Case management pathways Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Private international law The practical application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney Case law, practice and procedure of the Court of Protection Latest guidance and practice notes from the Office of the Public Guardian It is essential reading for anyone involved in Court of Protection practice including private client practitioners, mental health practitioners, family law practitioners, deputies, local authorities, accountants, Independent Mental Capacity Advocates, Welfare Accredited Legal Representatives, and advocates."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Capacity and Best Interests

Chapter 2: The Court of Protection

Chapter 3: The Public Guardian and other Bodies

Chapter 4: Practice and Procedure in the Court of Protection

Chapter 5: The Welfare of P

Chapter 6: Appointing the Deputy

Chapter 7: Changing and Ending the Deputyship

Chapter 8: The Property and Affairs Deputy

Chapter 9: Sale and Purchase of Property

Chapter 10: Trusts and Trustees

Chapter 11: Litigation in other Courts

Chapter 12: Gifts and other Dispositions of Property

Chapter 13: Costs

Chapter 14: Lasting Powers of Attorney

Chapter 15: Enduring Powers of Attorney and the Court of Protection

Chapter 16: Foreign Matters

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781526503671

1526503670

9781784519506

1784519502

OCLC:

1053857405