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Deputyship - FAQ's

Who can be a deputy for property and finances?

The minimum age requirement for deputies is 18. Close relatives or friends of the individual typically take on the role of deputy. However, professionals may also carry out the relevant duties. This could be anyone from a charity to a law firm.

These groups are better known as ‘panel deputies’. A panel deputy can provide their expertise to those who need it. The court pre-approves these groups to be able to fulfil duties where necessary. As deputyship requires a prioritisation of the vulnerable person’s best interests, panel deputies are more often than not a last resort.

When it comes to carrying out the service, there are multiple forms this can take. At a basic level, there is one deputy allocated to an individual. However, deputyship can also be carried out ‘jointly’ or ‘jointly and severally’. Joint deputyship is a form of support where all deputies must collectively agree on each decision made on an individual’s behalf. On the other hand, joint and several deputies can choose whether a unanimous or separately made decision would be better at a given time. Each deputy involved in the latter effectively acts as an individual deputy, coming together where necessary.

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