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Financial Abuse: A Practical Guide to Removing Attorneys and Deputies

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Financial Abuse: A Practical Guide to Removing Attorneys and Deputies

Author: Mitra Boyce-Mann
Publisher: Law Brief Publishing
ISBN: 9781918241068
Published In: April 2026
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

HKD 839.86

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Financial abuse is becoming a growing concern for our society. It is no longer uncommon to see news headlines reporting on the abuse of vulnerable people who place their confidence in those who subsequently abuse their trust. In particular, attorneys and deputies who are authorised to handle the finances of someone who lacks capacity. In some cases, the Police will play an active part and the perpetrator is prosecuted and sentenced. But how about the other cases which the Police do not investigate? What can be done in our civil courts to protect those who lack the capacity to protect themselves?

In Financial Abuse: A Practical Guide to Removing Attorneys and Deputies Mitra Mann draws from her experience and takes the reader through the relevant statutory principles and case law to address:

How to identify and spot the signs of financial abuse
What evidence to collate if there are concerns regarding an attorney’s or a deputy’s conduct
Who to contact in the first instance to raise concerns
When is it appropriate to make an application to the Court of Protection to prevent or stop financial abuse
The costs implications of making such an application, and finally
what can be done if financial abuse is uncovered post death

Chapter One – Financial Abuse

Chapter Two – Creating a Valid LPA – The Importance of a Suitable Attorney and Certificate Provider

Chapter Three – Applying for a Deputyship Order

Chapter Four – What to Do if There Are Concerns Regarding an Attorney Before the LPA Instrument Is Registered?

Chapter Five – What to Do if a Registered Attorney or a Deputy Breaches Their Duty?

Chapter Six – Instances Where Attorneys and Deputies Have Been Removed and Replaced by the Court of Protection

Chapter Seven – Checklist for Practitioners – Is It Appropriate to Make a Removal Application?

Chapter Eight – Preparing a Removal Application

Chapter Nine – Issuing the Application and Getting to the Final Stage

Chapter Ten – Costs Consequences in the Court of Protection

Chapter Eleven – Misconduct Discovered Post Death and Concluding Remarks