XX v West Northamptonshire Council & Anor [2022]
This case looks at a best interest decision concerning whether an 89-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer’s should move back to Jamaica to be with his family. The application concerns XX, 89…
Author: Ellie Howard-Taylor
How do I deal with my costs following the death of P?
Costs following the death of the Protected Party are often a grey area in Court of Protection matters. In some cases, the Deputy may wish to subject their costs to detailed assessment, however, in most incidents the Protected Party’s estate…
The Modernising of the Lasting Power of Attorney
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) was introduced in 2007. It was designed to provide more flexibility and greater protections than its predecessor, the enduring power of attorney (EPA). In…
OPG Guidance regarding ACC & Others
OPG Guidance regarding ACC & Others Following the ACC and Others decision in early 2020, the Senior Judge of the Court of Protection has since issued guidance confirming the position regarding the…
Our tips to working from home during COVID-19
On behalf of the Costs and Litigation Funding Department at Clarion, we would like to thank all of our clients for being understanding and supportive during these uncertain times. As…
COVID-19 – Court of Protection
The latest guidance from the government on how to respond to COVID-19 will clearly have an impact on the operation of all Courts in every jurisdiction. It is not realistic…