Solicitors For You & Your Family

Court of Protection & Mental Capacity Solicitors

The Court of Protection exists to deal with all issues relating to those who unfortunately lack mental capacity to make decisions themselves. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors can assist you if somebody close to you requires the help of the Court of Protection; for example, a mental health issue, learning disability, brain injury or illness.

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Specialist Court of Protection Solicitors and Legal Advice in Reading & Henley-on-Thames

Based in Reading and Henley-on-Thames, we are one of the most experienced firms of solicitors advising on Court of Protection matters in the Thames Valley. Although based in Berkshire, we have been appointed by clients living in surrounding counties, including Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex.

What is the Court of Protection?

Part of the role of the Court of Protection is to help protect and manage the property and financial affairs of people with mental incapacity to prevent them from being exploited or denied what is rightfully theirs. This can include situations where there are no family or friends to take on such a responsibility and cases where there may be a family dispute, a financial issue or where Social Services are involved. It can also include complex cases that relatives are not willing or able to deal with.

Experienced Court of Protection solicitors

We understand that all Court of Protection cases are unique and can advise on all aspects, ranging from applying to have a deputy appointed to putting in place necessary care arrangements. Different court powers will apply depending on how substantial the individual’s assets are when they become incapable.

One of the largest and most respected teams of private client solicitors in the Thames Valley, we are ranked as a top tier firm in the UK’s leading guides to law firms, Chambers HNW Guide and The Legal 500. Our successful approach is also reflected in the excellent client feedback we continue to receive.

What We Can Help You With

Court of Protection
Deputyship applications
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)
Lifetime Will & gift applications
Making or updating a Will
Mental capacity
Statutory Wills & trusts
Will, probate & inheritance disputes

Why Choose Us?
LEADING REPUTATION

We are widely acknowledged as one of the Thames Valley’s leading firms of Court of Protection and mental capacity solicitors, with conveniently located offices in Reading, Henley-on-Thames and London.
APPROACHABLE SERVICE

Listening carefully to our clients’ needs and aims, we are committed to providing clear, practical and effective legal advice, an understanding responsive and highly personal service and, crucially, value for money.
OUTSTANDING CLIENT CARE

You can be reassured that in our recent annual survey, 99% of clients said that they would recommend our firm to others, while 100% rated their experience as either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
OUR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

Our solicitors have acted in a professional capacity as deputy and attorneys for many years, so you can trust in our significant expertise and experience.
FIRM WIDE EXPERTISE

You can rely on our specialist expertise in areas other than Court of Protection and mental capacity, ranging from wills and probate to residential property, when needed.