This area covers legal protection and welfare for older and other vulnerable adults, including safeguarding, advocacy and decisions about care. It also covers instruments and processes that shape how care is arranged and managed, such as lasting power of attorney for health and welfare, and court processes to appoint a deputy when someone cannot manage their own affairs. A solicitor helps clients plan ahead, respond to safeguarding concerns, and resolve disputes about care, housing or financial matters affecting a vulnerable person.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
Solicitors in this field handle complex welfare and protective matters, including lasting power of attorney applications, safeguarding referrals, deputyship applications, Court of Protection disputes, and interactions with local authority social services. They navigate health and welfare decisions, financial safeguarding, and advocacy arrangements, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related procedures, while coordinating with carers, family, and care providers.
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