Unfortunately, it's an expensive thing if there is no LPA.
You need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy of the court to make decisions for the person in question. The court will appoint you (or someone else) as a deputy, if they judge that the person does not have testamentary capacity.
It will cost £400 to register the paperwork, and legal fees could go as high as £5k. There will also be an annual supervision fee of up to £800, as the court will then have to supervise you.
A few sites to look at:
Making decisions for someone where no Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney exists - Office of the Public Guardian
Mental capacity and the law : Directgov - Government, citizens and rights
Banking On Good Decisions (Summary)
Banking On Good Decisions (Full Text Version)
Sorry.
You need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy of the court to make decisions for the person in question. The court will appoint you (or someone else) as a deputy, if they judge that the person does not have testamentary capacity.
It will cost £400 to register the paperwork, and legal fees could go as high as £5k. There will also be an annual supervision fee of up to £800, as the court will then have to supervise you.
A few sites to look at:
Making decisions for someone where no Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney exists - Office of the Public Guardian
Mental capacity and the law : Directgov - Government, citizens and rights
Banking On Good Decisions (Summary)
Banking On Good Decisions (Full Text Version)
Sorry.
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