Member Talk: P Managing Their Own Funds

2024-07-11T09:06:00

Explore how to protect and account for the funds, when ‘P’ (a person who is 16 or over that lacks capacity) is managing their own funds.

Our experts discuss:

banks and online purchases. With cash not being accepted in certain places, how deputies need to support P through new learning processes
examples of when P could manage their own funds, taking into account mental capacity assessments, OPG queries and decision making for day-to-day spending
practical tips to ensure that P’s capacity is not fluctuating

Melinda Giles, managing partner and head of private client and court of protection at Giles Wilson Solicitors and Private Client Solicitors Section advisory committee member
Asha Beswetherick, legal director at Enable Law specialising in property and affairs for the vulnerable

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