Category: Court of Protection
New Year Resolution for Adopters – Make a Will!
I sat with Alison as we talked about her 19 year old son. She was in despair about his behaviour […]
Woman Who Wanted Life to Sparkle Allowed to Refuse Medical Treatment
A woman who was allowed to refuse medical treatment, after having been found to have capacity to do so, has […]
Court Rules Suicidal Woman Mentally Capable to Refuse Medical Treatment
In a groundbreaking case before the Court of Protection this month a 50 year old woman has been found to […]
‘Repugnant and Callous’ Son Removed as Mother’s Attorney
A court has removed a son as attorney for his elderly mother after he withdrew £117,289.45 of her money to […]
Ridley & Hall Celebrates Double Accreditation
The 2015 Legal 500 rankings have been announced and Ridley & Hall is pleased to be named as the highest […]
Happy Families? Moving in with Mum
Living on your own can be lonely, especially as you grow older. For many families the logical answer is that […]
Dying Patient’s Own Wishes Determine ‘Best Interests’ Decision
A judge in the Court of Protection has recently ruled that a mentally ill man should not have his leg […]
The Shocking Face of Financial Abuse – a Hidden Problem Across the UK
The scale of the financial abuse of older people across the UK is becoming apparent, from recently published figures. Cases […]
Deprivation of Liberty Case Puts More Stress on Local Authorities
A recent case has highlighted the struggles that local authorities face dealing with cases involving the deprivation of liberty of […]
Animal Charities Celebrate Historic Decision
An inheritance dispute decided in the Court of Appeal on 9th June means that 7 animal welfare charities will receive […]
