Financial Abuse: A Practical Guide to Removing Attorneys and Deputies

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