Deputies: manage a Court Funds Office account
Stop managing or close an account
A new deputy can take over management of the account if you stop being a deputy or die.
You cannot hand over management of the account - only the Court of Protection can appoint a new deputy. The new deputy will then need to apply to manage the account.
You stop being a deputy
Tell the Court Funds Office in writing if you stop being a deputy - send a copy of the letter to the Office of the Public Guardian and Court of Protection.
Court Funds Office
Sunderland
SR43 3AB
Close an account
You cannot close a Court Funds Office yourself (for example by moving all the money into another account) unless you have a court order that authorises you to do this.
If the person you’re deputy for dies the person dealing with the estate can apply for the money in the account to be paid out. The account will be closed.