In a single month, I observed five hearings involving nonagenarians – people in their nineties. I can’t imagine that anyone would choose to be involved – or to have their family members involved – in Court of Protection proceedings as they approach the end of their life. I’m not sure, though, having considered these five cases carefully (and looked at others we’ve blogged about) that there’s much we can do to avoid it.
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Applying for a statutory will: Observation and personal experience
In 2022, I applied for a statutory will on behalf of my sister, Polly Kitzinger, who has an acquired brain injury dating from a car crash back in 2009. It was a simple and uncontested case. The judge decided it on the papers, without a hearing.
An emergency statutory will for a dying man
This is a situation that could confront any of us – and our partners, ex-partners, family and friends. … Another lesson from this case is the need to keep wills under review. One option open to Mr R when he still had testamentary capacity may have been either to change, re-affirm or clarify his will after his partner ended their relationship.
Judge approves statutory will in contested hearing
By Celia Kitzinger, 27th March 2025 “This is one of the most clear-cut cases I’ve seen. You have provided support, community and love to somebody in the times they really needed it. I want to acknowledge, on behalf of this court, the job you have done and continue to do”. That’s what the judge saidContinue reading “Judge approves statutory will in contested hearing”
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection 