Publisher's Synopsis
The function of the Court of Protection is to protect and control the administration of property and affairs of all individuals who, by reason of mental disorder, are incapable of managing and administering their own affairs. This volume aims to provide legal practitioners with an analysis of developments in Court of Protection practice, detailing the options relating to the management of an estate and the interests of clients incapacitated by mental disorder. The text has been updated to include new sections detailing the provisions of the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985 and coverage of all relevant legislation, statutory instruments and regulations since the publication of the last edition.