Puja Desai
SolicitorI am a solicitor in the Court of Protection team.
I am a solicitor working across all aspects of Court of Protection matters.
This involves helping individuals who are not deemed to have the legal capacity to manage their property and finances. This could be due to a wide range of reasons including suffering a brain injury, dementia or any other cognitive impairment.
I also assist in health and welfare Court of Protection matters, this involves helping a person or a family member who wishes to challenge a deprivation of liberty safeguard (Dols), clients who are challenging decisions relating to residence, care, treatment, contact with loved ones and other aspects of life.
I am driven by helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society during difficult periods of their lives.
The 'Chocolate Snowman Appeal' is an amazing initiative that Anthony Collins Solicitors' (ACS) employees take part in every year.
We have been appointed as profession powers of attorney for a client called Mr P. What did we do once we were appointed and how this has benefited the client will be covered by Puja Desai, Solicitor.
Making an application to the Court of Protection to make or change a Will for someone who is not able to do this themselves due to lacking mental capacity.
The Court of Protection is very important as it ensures that people who lack capacity are safeguarded.
I have been qualified as a Court of Protection Solicitor for almost ten months now and I absolutely love my job.
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