Guidance

Appointment of the Official Solicitor in property and affairs proceedings: practice note

Guidance for legal professionals about the appointment of the Official Solicitor in proceedings around property and financial matters in the Court of Protection.

From:
Official Solicitor and Public Trustee and Ministry of Justice
Published
9 July 2021

Applies to England and Wales

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Appointment of the Official Solicitor in Property and Affairs proceedings

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Details

This practice note contains information and guidance around:

  • the appointment of the Official Solicitor as litigation friend for the person concerned for property and financial affairs proceedings in the Court of Protection

  • requests from the court for the Official Solicitor to act as, or appoint counsel to act as, an advocate to the court

  • the Official Solicitor’s normal criteria for accepting appointment in this type of proceedings

  • how to contact and send documents to the Official Solicitor

  • urgent cases

Published 9 July 2021