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Court of Protection
Solicitors
Safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals. Expert Court of Protection support for families and individuals in Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.
Whether you need to apply for deputyship, challenge an LPA, or protect a loved one who has lost mental capacity — our private client team is here to guide you at every stage.
No obligation · Costs explained clearly · All enquiries strictly confidential
Step by Step
Your Court of Protection Journey
Initial Discussion
Confidential call to understand the situation, assess capacity, and explain your options. No obligation.
Prepare the Application
We prepare all Court of Protection forms, supporting evidence and medical capacity assessments.
Notify Interested Parties
We manage the notification process — informing the person who has lost capacity and their close relatives.
Order Granted & Ongoing Duties
Once the order is granted, we advise on your ongoing duties as deputy, including annual OPG reporting.
Has a Loved One Lost Mental Capacity?
If someone close to you has lost the ability to make decisions for themselves — through dementia, a stroke, a brain injury or other condition — and no Lasting Power of Attorney is in place, you may need to apply to the Court of Protection. We can guide you through every step of the process.
Court of Protection Services
How We Can Help
Select the service most relevant to your situation, or call us to discuss which is right for you.
Deputyship Applications
Applying to the Court of Protection to become a property and financial affairs deputy or a personal welfare deputy for a loved one who has lost capacity.
Ongoing Deputy Duties
Guidance and support for appointed deputies on their ongoing responsibilities — including annual reports to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Urgent Applications
Emergency applications to the Court of Protection where immediate action is needed to protect a vulnerable person's finances or welfare.
Disputed Matters
Representing families and individuals in contested Court of Protection proceedings — including disputes about care, residence, and financial management.
LPA Objections
Raising or defending objections to the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney — including capacity and factual objections.
Deprivation of Liberty
Applying for or challenging deprivation of liberty authorisations for individuals in care homes, hospitals or other settings.
Court of Protection North Wales
Court of Protection support for families across Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey.
Transparent Pricing
Court of Protection Fees
We believe in complete transparency about costs. Below is a guide to the fees involved in a Court of Protection application. All costs are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Our Legal Fees
From £950 + VAT
Solicitor fees for a standard deputyship application. Fixed-fee quotes provided before work starts. Complex or contested matters are quoted separately.
Court Application Fee
£371
The standard Court of Protection application fee payable to HMCTS. Fee remission may be available depending on the protected person's financial circumstances.
OPG Supervision Fee
Annual
Once appointed, deputies pay an annual supervision fee to the Office of the Public Guardian. The amount depends on the supervision level required (General: £320/yr; Minimal: £35/yr).
LPA vs Deputyship — Cost Comparison
Why acting early with an LPA is significantly more cost-effective
| Factor | Lasting Power of Attorney | Court of Protection Deputyship |
|---|---|---|
| Typical legal fees | From £350 + VAT per LPA | From £950 + VAT |
| Government / court fees | £82 per LPA (OPG registration) | £371 court application fee |
| Ongoing annual fees | None | OPG supervision fee (£35–£320/yr) |
| Time to complete | 8–20 weeks | 6–9 months (or longer) |
| Who decides? | You choose your attorney in advance | Court appoints a deputy |
| Flexibility | High — tailored to your wishes | Limited — court-supervised |
Still have capacity? An LPA is significantly cheaper, faster and gives you control. We strongly recommend putting one in place before it is needed.
Make an LPA nowWhy PDA Law
Court of Protection Solicitors You Can Trust
Compassionate Approach
We understand the personal and emotional nature of Court of Protection matters and work with care and discretion throughout.
Mental Capacity Specialists
Our private client team has extensive experience in deputyship, LPA objections, deprivation of liberty and all aspects of mental capacity law.
Costs Confirmed in Writing
All costs are confirmed in writing before any work starts. No hidden extras — you know exactly what is involved.
Rated 4.8★ on Google
374 verified reviews. Clients consistently highlight our sensitivity, expertise and clear communication.
Urgent Matters Handled
Where immediate action is needed to protect a vulnerable person, we can make urgent applications to the Court of Protection.
Chester, Cheshire & North Wales
Based in Chester, we act for clients across Cheshire, North Wales (Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire) and throughout England and Wales.
Our Team
Meet Your Court of Protection Team
Our private client team brings together qualified solicitors, legal executives and private client specialists — all focused on delivering sensitive, expert advice on Court of Protection matters.
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Wills, Trusts & Estates
Nikolina specialises in probate, wills, trusts and estate administration — including Court of Protection matters and powers of attorney. She supports clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives, with a focus on clarity, care, and practical solutions.
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Darren has worked in the legal sector since 1998 and has been a STEP member since 2011. He specialises in wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate — with particular expertise in mental capacity matters and Court of Protection applications.
Laura Kirton
Private Client Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Laura is a qualified solicitor with ten years' post-qualification experience, specialising in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection matters. Known for her calm, methodical approach, she brings both legal expertise and genuine compassion to every matter.
David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about Court of Protection and estate planning matters. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a sensitive subject — and clients consistently remark on how at ease he makes them feel.
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Rated 4.8★ from 374 verified Google reviews. Here is what clients say about our Court of Protection service.
“PDA Law guided us through the deputyship application with real care and patience. The process felt daunting at first, but the team explained every step clearly and kept us informed throughout. We couldn't have managed without them.”
Client, Chester
Deputyship Application
“After my mother's stroke, we had no idea what to do. PDA Law explained our options, handled the Court of Protection application, and were always available to answer our questions. Compassionate, professional and thorough.”
Client, Wrexham
Property & Financial Affairs Deputyship
“We needed urgent advice about an LPA that we believed was being misused. The team acted quickly, explained the process clearly, and gave us real confidence that the right steps were being taken to protect our family member.”
Client, Cheshire
LPA Objection
Start Your Enquiry
Tell Us About Your Situation
Complete the short form below and our Court of Protection team will be in touch. Urgent matters are escalated for same-day attention. All enquiries are strictly confidential.
Plan Ahead with a Lasting Power of Attorney
A Court of Protection application is often the result of not having an LPA in place. If you still have mental capacity, putting an LPA in place now can avoid the need for a costly and time-consuming deputyship application in the future. A deputyship application typically costs significantly more than an LPA — and takes 6–9 months to complete.
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Serving Chester, Cheshire & North Wales
Based in Chester, we regularly act for families and individuals across Cheshire and North Wales on Court of Protection matters. We work by telephone, video and post where that is more convenient for you — distance is not a barrier.
Chester
Our base
Cheshire
Full county coverage
North Wales
Cross-border expertise
Nationwide
England & Wales
North Wales Areas We Serve
Related Services
Lasting Power of Attorney
Appointing someone to manage your affairs if you lose capacity — the best way to avoid Court of Protection.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Will writing, trusts, estate disputes and inheritance tax planning.
Probate & Estate Administration
Applying for probate and full estate administration for executors and families.
Court of Protection Guides
Plain English guides to help you understand your situation before speaking to a solicitor.
Court of Protection Fees Explained
A full breakdown breakdown breakdown the costs involved in a deputyship application — court fees, OPG supervision fees, solicitor fees, and how they compare to an LPA.
What Happens If Someone Loses Capacity Without an LPA?
If no Lasting Power of Attorney is in place when someone loses mental capacity, the Court of Protection must be involved. Here is what that means in practice.
Common Questions
Protecting a Vulnerable Loved One?
Speak to a Court of Protection solicitor in confidence. No obligation — just clear, compassionate advice about your options and next steps. Serving Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.
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