For Legal’s in-person masterclass with Amy Floater will update and equip busy practitioners with an overview of the key developments in this fast-moving area of law. It will offer insights into the most recent developments and changes in Court of Protection issues.

It is essential for anyone acting on Court of Protection matters to ensure that practitioners remain diligent with their knowledge and this 4-hour event will provide the latest news and developments.

Amy Floater, Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP will cover important topics such as:-

  • A Court of Protection Update 2024
  • The new online application system – changes and updates
  • The New professional deputy standards and what they mean for deputyship practice
  • DOLS
  • Litigation friend vs Official Solicitor appointments
  • Personal budgets and Direct payment accounts and the management of P’s affairs
  • Giving Gifts – updated guidance by the Office of the Public Guardian (September 2024)
  • Costs Assessments – issues and how to make the process “smoother”
  • Recent Case Law and its impact; including Re ACC & Others [2020] EW COP 9, impact in practice and best practice, as well as Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation v PW and Anor [2024] EWCOP 16 and PSG Trust Corporation Ltd v CK [2024] EWCOP 14.
  • File Management / Best Practice and Historic Case Law
  • Q&A

There will be plenty of time for questions, interaction and discussion in which Amy will answer your questions.

This masterclass would be suitable for practitioners including solicitors and paralegals who are seeking to update and refresh their knowledge of the Court of Protection area.

Delegates would benefit from having a basic working knowledge of the Court of Protection area.

After this session attendees will have an increased knowledge of the topics covered within the masterclass. Delegates will have an update on case law from 3 key Court of Protection judgments and be able to apply the knowledge acquired to assist in providing an improved provision of service to the client.

This face-to-face training course consists of a presentation on the day, printed and digital lecture notes to refer to during and after the event.

You will be able to actively listen to the course, ask questions to the speaker on the day, and interact with sponsors.

Maximise learning whilst spending minimal time away from your desk. This half-day conference provides you with 4 hours of learning.

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the event closure.

Arrival at 12pm for lunch, the masterclass begins at 12:30pm and ends at 4:30pm.

The £79 +VAT ticket price includes 4 hours of CPD at the event, a sandwich lunch upon arrival and a tea & coffee break in the afternoon. You will also have access to CPD webinars at forlegal.co.uk, including exclusive offers from For Legal.

Of course! Once you select the event, you will have the option to select the number of tickets you want to purchase, then you can follow the instructions on screen. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to the delegates attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking.

Simply get in touch with info@formediagroup.co.uk to request an invoice, you will need to let us know which event you are booking and how many attendees you need to book.

Agenda

12:00 - 12:30
Welcome and Lunch
12:30 - 14:15
A Court of Protection Update
14:15 - 14:30
Sponsor Talks
14:30 - 14:50
Afternoon Break
14:50 - 16:30
A Court of Protection Update

Event Information

£79 + VAT

Date
Address
The Grand, York
Station Rise,
North Yorkshire,
York
YO1 6GD
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The ticket price includes:

  • 4 hours of CPD at the event
  • comprehensive notes
  • additional resources
  • access to free CPD content at forlegal.co.uk
  • a sandwich lunch upon arrival
  • tea & coffee break in the afternoon
There are only 37 tickets remaining, please reduce your required quantity below this number.
  • Amy Floater

    About the speaker

    Amy Floater

    Amy is the Head of the Court of Protection Team and an Associate at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP, based in Hull, York, Grimsby and Scarborough. She is a Solicitor and a trust and estates practitioner and has spent over 13 years working in the private client sector, with her main specialism being Court of Protection work and acting as a professional property and financial affairs deputy for numerous clients.

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