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Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Someone can choose you to make and carry out certain decisions on their…
As someone’s attorney or deputy you must: give them all the help they need…
A person may not have mental capacity because of a problem with the way…
Authorise someone to deal with HMRC for you - how to appoint an agent, friend, relative or voluntary organisation
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
You can apply to become someone’s deputy if they ‘lack mental capacity’.…
You can apply to be a deputy if you’re 18 or over. Deputies are usually…
As a deputy, you’re responsible for helping someone make decisions or…
You need to download and fill in all of the following: an application form…
To apply to be a property and financial affairs deputy you need to: Tell…
You must pay: a fee to apply to be a deputy a supervision fee every year…
You’ll be sent a ‘court order’ telling you what you can and cannot do as a…
As a deputy, you’ll be supervised by the Office of the Public Guardian…
You must keep accounts and follow the rules for gifts and expenses if…
You must write a report each year explaining the decisions you’ve made as…
You must apply to the Court of Protection if you have to: renew your…
If you no longer want or need to be a deputy, download and fill in the…
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
If you have outstanding disguised remuneration loans, you can settle them under the 2020 terms.
Apply to become an appointee for someone claiming benefits - how to apply, stop being an appointee
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Use this guidance if you are a solicitor, professional, local authority or their representative to apply for a property and financial affairs deputyship order
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Use the 'Authorising your agent (64-8)' form to tell HMRC that you give authorisation for someone to act on your behalf for individual or business tax affairs.
Apply to the Court of Protection for a one-off decision if you're concerned about someone's personal welfare, property or financial affairs.
Find out what to do if your agent asks you to authorise them using a link.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Details of datasets held in the HMRC Datalab relating to Self Assessment.
Giving people permission to make decisions about your money and property - how to use, register or cancel an enduring power of attorney
A trust is a way of managing assets (money, investments, land or buildings) for people - types of trust, how they are taxed, where to get help.
You must tell at least 3 people who know the person you are applying to be the deputy for, about the application. Find out how to submit the completed form in the 'Details' section of this page.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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