The Office of the Public Guardian is the administrative section of the Court of Protection. Their main objective is to protect the social and financial wellbeing of people with mental incapacity.

If there is no Power of Attorney in existence then family members / carers must make an application to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a Receiver. Our specialist team can assist in this complex area.

Should an Lasting Power of Attorney be in existence then once the person granting the power has lost mental capacity to manage their own affairs, this Power must be registered with the Court of Protection to be validated. If a Lasting Power of Attorney has been granted then this document must be registered with the Court of Protection in all circumstances prior to use.

We are able to assist in the registering of all Powers should the need arise. We appreciate that this is a sensitive issue and your queries shall be dealt with the utmost sensitivity.

The Office of the Public Guardian supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Click here for more details.

If you would like any further information please contact us by clicking here, call us on our free phone number 0800 1073000 to arrange a free half hour appointment or come along to one of our weekly surgeries.