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Deputyship is a legal appointment made by the Court of Protection when someone loses mental capacity and has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney.
A deputy makes decisions on behalf of the individual in areas such as finances or personal welfare. Deputies are supervised by the Office of the Public Guardian.
Legal Reference:
Established by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and governed by the Court of Protection Rules 2017.
Sources:
gov.uk – https://www.gov.uk/become-deputy
Dictionary – https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deputy
