Hybrid Conference
Court of Protection: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients
Court-Proven, Solution-Focused Answers to 7 of the Biggest Legal Challenges facing Experienced Practitioners: Directly from Top-Flight King’s Counsel and Senior Juniors
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Additional clips from Court of Protection on-demand conference
Francesca Gardner on Contentious Statutory Wills
Mark Baxter on Dodgy Attorneys
Richard Dew on Conflicts of Interest
Edward Lamb KC on P's Wishes
Mark Dubbery on Borderline Capacity
Jordan Holland on Selling a Property
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On-demand clip
So you know what to expect from the recorded conference, here is a clip of Fiona Scolding KC.
Fiona is answering the question: How far can you push the Court over autonomy, capacity and best interests, resolve tensions and secure better outcomes, following the spate of recent cases?
Programme
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Chair's Introduction
Court of Protection: Shaping new law into solution-focused answers for your clients
Chaired by Gary Rycroft of Joseph A Jones & Co
Gary served on The Law Society Wills & Equity and Private Client Advisory Committees. He contributes to "Administration of Estates" and regularly appears on national TV.
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Dodgy Attorneys
How do you gain an edge when contending with dodgy attorneys and deputies, who are simply plundering the donor's assets or intimidating the donor into approving actions otherwise unconscionable?
Answered by Mark Baxter of 5 SB
Mark is “utterly brilliant with an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Court of Protection”. “He is confident, responsive, charming and a pleasure to work with.”
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Borderline Capacity
How do you address difficulties with borderline and fluctuating capacity when making an LPA, including distorted memories, false beliefs and personality change?
Answered by Mark Dubbery of Pump Court Chambers
Mark is “extremely knowledgeable and entirely unflappable and provides straightforward, user-friendly advice.” He sits as a Deputy District Judge.
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Conflicts of Interest
What is the latest judicial thinking on how to untangle conflicts of interest, including conducting proceedings on a person's behalf and the appointment of connected asset managers?
Answered by Richard Dew of Ten Old Square
Richard is "hugely experienced, knowledgeable and intelligent. He is straight talking, clear and someone who gives succinct advice. He inspires confidence.”
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P's Wishes
In borderline cases, what are the options and best practice advice when distinguishing a client's wish from a valid Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment and a valid will?
Answered by Edward Lamb KC of Deka Chambers
Edward "has both great gravitas and the ability to see a case clearly." He has acted for public bodies and protected parties in the full range of clinical and welfare matters.
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Autonomy and Best Interests
How far can you push the Court over autonomy, capacity and best interests, resolve tensions and secure better outcomes, following the spate of recent cases?
Answered by Fiona Scolding KC of Landmark Chambers
Fiona is "a brilliant - incredibly persuasive and scarily good KC." She represented 297 individuals and the Hepatitis C trust in the Infected Blood Inquiry.
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Selling a Property
Given the significant delays in getting DOL Authorisations, what other methods will the Court accept to authorise a deputy to sell a property when someone no longer lives there?
Answered by Jordan Holland of 5 SB
Jordan is “an absolute go-to junior barrister who is destined for big things.” "He deals with the full spectrum of cases, is on top of every issue and a great team player.”
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Contentious Statutory Wills
In Statutory Will Applications, is there a creative way of resolving the situation if you can't reach an agreement with the other side, and how do you protect yourself from costs consequences?
Answered by Francesca Gardner of 39 Essex Chambers
Francesca is “focused, concise, always absolutely on point and leaves no stone unturned.” “She advocates fiercely on behalf of her clients and is a KC in waiting.”