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Civil Fraud Quarterly Round-Up: Q4 2025
Mary Young
7 June 2019
Deputyships - Why won’t certain companies speak with me?
When you are appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection, you will encounter a number of problems in managing the property and affairs of the person who lacks mental capacity. A common struggle is the difficulty of liaising with employees of regulated institutions.
9 July 2018
Will my children steal my money when I'm old?
Financial abuse of the elderly is a shame on our nation. That the abuser is often the elderly person’s own offspring, acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), is disturbing. And let’s not mince words; we’re talking about children stealing their parents’ money.
24 April 2018
The role of a deputy for the elderly – things to consider
We may all be affected by loss of mental capacity in our lifetime; whether it is ourselves or a loved one. Illness, accident or even old age can have a devastating effect on our ability, and the ability of people around us, to manage day to day life. So what happens if a loved one, family member or friend loses the ability to manage their own finances?
6 April 2018
What makes a good deputy?
If only there was a simple answer to this question but it is something I have been musing over. I am a solicitor and a professional Deputy – this is what I do, it is my job, but how do I know whether I am actually good at it? Obviously I would like to think I am, but then again most of us think we are quite good at our jobs don’t we!
24 November 2017
A short guide to the accommodation conundrum
For those hoping for confirmation of what approach the judiciary is going to take now that JR is settled, sadly, this blog cannot provide that. However, this blog does take stock of the current situation, looks at how we got here and tries to offer some insight into where we might be going.