What is the difference between a Professional Deputy and Professional Donee?
A Professional Deputy is appointed by the Family Justice Courts (FJC) through a Court order to act for a person who has lost mental capacity, while a Professional Donee is appointed under an LPA by a person (a Donor) who still has mental capacity to act for the Donor in the event the Donor loses mental capacity
Both Professional Deputies and Professional Donees must not be related by blood or marriage to the person whom they are appointed to act for.
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Can I be the professional Deputy/Donee for my family member?
When and why was the Professional Deputies and Donees scheme developed?
How can professional Deputies be engaged for their services to be your Donees?
If I am currently receiving remuneration for my services as a Deputy appointed by the court or Donee under a LPA, do I need to be registered as a professional Deputy to continue with such arrangements for remuneration?
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