Day to Day as a Property Financial Affairs Deputy : Morgan Hanley and Emily Mouland

Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities. In this episode, Morgan Hanley and Emily Mouland, solicitors in the Court of Protection team, discuss the day-to-day role of a property and financial affairs deputy, explaining the difference between lay deputies and professional deputies and highlighting the responsibilities of this important role. They cover the definition of mental capacity and how to empower people to make decisions within their capabilities. For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/