A Court of Protection Update – Spring 2025

A 4-hour recording of our half-day masterclass with Amy Floater and Bridie Sanderson which 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.

Topics also include:

• A Court of Protection Update 2025
• 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

Who this is for:

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.

Level of expertise:

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

Learning Objectives:

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.