Capacity, Guardianship & Protective Matters

Capacity and protective matters arise where there is concern about a person’s ability to make decisions for themselves or manage their personal, financial, or medical affairs. These matters require careful legal assessment and a sensitive, structured approach.

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Crownmark Lawyers provides advice in capacity, guardianship, and protective matters, assisting individuals, families, and carers to understand their options and legal obligations. Our focus is on safeguarding vulnerable individuals while ensuring decisions are made in accordance with the law and in the person’s best interests.

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These matters may involve applications to guardianship or administration bodies, questions about a person’s legal capacity, or the need for court-authorised arrangements where informal support is no longer sufficient. We advise on appropriate pathways, procedural requirements, and risk management at each stage.

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Where appropriate, advice in capacity and protective matters may be provided on an agreed or staged fee basis through Crownmark Assured Pricing (CAP), allowing clients to understand scope, costs, and options before proceeding.

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