The Will is the foundation upon which you build your estate plans. Let us help you make sure that your foundation is secure.
WHAT IS DEPUTYSHIP?
Deputyship is a legal arrangement where someone (a deputy) is appointed to make decisions on your behalf when you lacking mental capacity, ensuring your well-being and managing your affairs.
Our estate planners will work with you to determine your needs and to assist in drafting of the deputyship application to court.
DEPUTYSHIP APPOINTMENTS
We help families to apply to be appointed next-of-kin deputies for loved ones who are already mentally incapacitated.
Our estate planners will discuss with your the standard powers for personal welfare and property & affairs and any additional powers that may be requested for,
ADDITIONAL POWERS
Examples of additional powers can include allowing deputies to invest a Patient's monies and to manage existing investments.
Another example of requested powers can be for deputies to act on behalf of the Patient as a company director and shareholder on matters relating to a privately held company.
LPA over Deputyship
Consider getting an LPA done while you still have mental capacity to do so as it offers much more control your personal well being and the proper management of your assets and properties
Process
This is the process we use to help you incorporate a Will into your estate plans
INITIAL CALL
We start with a "no obligations" call to understand your needs, to determine if we are a good fit for your specific needs. We will also explain the overall process and estimated costs.
CONFIRM ENGAGEMENT
Once you are comfortable with the process and pricing, we will confirm the engagement with you signing the Letter of Engagement and making a deposit payment.
FACT FIND
Next step is to understand what needs to be accomplished from the deputyship application and to begin the drafting process. This can include dealing with specific assets or making specific decisions on type of care required.
REVIEW AND AMEND
After the Fact Finding process is done, a draft of the deputyship application is ready for your review and clarification. Amendments can be made at this stage to accommodate changes in your intentions.
FINALISE AND SIGN
Once the draft documents are approved, we will file the deputyship application with the courts and keep your appraised of the situation. Any final payments will be made after the entire process is completed.
Pricing
Starting cost for Deputyship application services. Final cost depends on complexity of instructions.
