Which Deputyship Order do I need to make?
There are two types of Deputyship Orders, one for financial affairs and one for health and welfare. You can make an application for both, or just one.
As a financial Deputy, you have the power to:
- Manage the individual’s cash assets;
- Sell the individual’s property; and
- Manage the individual’s investments.
As a health and welfare Deputy, you have the power to:
- Make decisions in relation to the individual’s welfare, including where they live;
- Make decisions about medical treatment and the care the individual receives.
The Court of Protection is reluctant to make Deputyship Orders for an individual’s health and welfare, and we advise you to seek legal advice regarding your application.
It is important to note the Deputyship Order will state what you can and cannot do as a Deputy, and you may not have the ability to do all of the above.