Conveyancing services for vulnerable clients through the Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts

At Boyes Turner, our Residential Property team is experienced in supporting vulnerable clients through the Court of Protection and those acting on their behalf with property transactions that require careful handling, specialist legal knowledge, and a tailored approach.

We recognise that every vulnerable client’s circumstances are different. Some may lack capacity to make specific decisions, while others have fluctuating or partial capacity. We work with clients, families, and deputies to ensure that any property transaction is carried out with sensitivity, clarity, and in accordance with legal requirements.

Understanding conveyancing in the Court of Protection context

The Court of Protection oversees decisions made on behalf of individuals who may not have the capacity to make particular decisions for themselves; whether temporarily or long-term. These decisions can include buying or selling property, managing finances, or arranging care.

Where a property transaction is involved, it is essential that the process is managed lawfully, efficiently, and in the best interests of the individual. Deputies or family members may need to seek specific authority from the Court to proceed with the sale or purchase and this is where our specialist team can assist.

Our experience

We regularly work with:

• Professional deputies, including solicitors appointed by the Court both within our firm’s own Court of Protection team or with other law firms
• Deputies (often family members) managing a loved one’s affairs
• Individuals with capacity who are under the Court’s jurisdiction in specific matters
• Trustees of Personal Injury Trusts

We are familiar with the additional legal and procedural requirements that often accompany these transactions, including:

• Adhering to the provisions of any Deputyship Order
• Liaising with the Deputy and parents who may or may not be appointed as trustees
• Ensuring the registration of any purchase is compliant with the Deputyship Order and Land Registry’s requirements
• Considering the title to the property in line with any particular requirements for a particular client such as accounting for any alterations and adjustments that need to be made to the property

A collaborative and person-centred approach

We understand that property transactions involving vulnerable clients are rarely straightforward. They often form part of a wider set of considerations, whether that’s securing a suitable home following injury or illness, relocating closer to family, or ensuring that a property meets care and accessibility needs.

Our approach is collaborative, tailored to our client’s circumstances and straightforward to make it as simple and as stress-free as we can make it for our clients.

We use plain English and give our clients clear options and next steps to sensitively navigate our clients through the transaction.

We work closely with those supporting the child or adult and deputies, attorneys, and family members, to ensure that the property arrangements align with their current and future needs.

Why choose Boyes Turner?

• Specialist knowledge and experience of both conveyancing and the legal frameworks governing Court of Protection matters.
• Clear communication, tailored to clients’ circumstances and support networks.
• Responsive and efficient management of transactions.
• A track record of working with professional deputies and lay decision-makers alike.

If you are a deputy, attorney, family member or professional adviser seeking expert support with a property transaction involving vulnerable clients, our specialist conveyancing team is here to help.

Contact us

To speak to a member of our Residential Property team, please call 0118 959 7711 or you can email us at [email protected].