Wardship
We use our knowledge and experience to give you the service you need at this time. We offer personal attention, we use plain language and we provide practical and impartial advice through every stage of the Wardship process
We’ve also taken steps to ensure that all applications can be transacted by telephone, email or post in order to reduce the inconvenience caused in the process of the application.
We have set out below an overview of Wardships. If you have more specific queries please contact us. We would be delighted to be of assistance.
General
When an individual can’t make decisions, the family must apply to the High Court. This makes the individual a Ward of Court. The Wardship process is intricate. A committee handles the person’s affairs when they lack capacity.
The High Court commences the Wardship procedure. Before deciding whether the Court should protect the individual, the High Court directs an inquiry into the individual’s capacity.
Two doctors must provide evidence of the individual’s incapacity. If the Court approves, a doctor examines the individual. Then, they send a capacity report to the High Court. If unopposed, a “Declaration Order” may declare the individual unfit, placing them into Wardship.
The order will also appoint named persons usually the next-of-kin as the Committee of the Ward. All of the Wards funds and/or assets are then lodged with the Accountant of the High Court, and he will have the responsibility for these funds.
The appointed Committee of the Ward of Court will oversee the Ward’s wellbeing and liaise with the Registrar of the Ward of Courts regarding their needs and requirements.
Our Services
As Specialist Solicitors in Wardship, we are happy to assist or advise you on any aspect of your Wardship applications. If you need more information, you can contact us.
You can start by telling us your query or call us on 1850 940 140 or +353 (0)1 234 3732, Email us at info@jrplunkett.ie or we can call you back.
After discussing your situation with you, we can advise you how to proceed. We look forward to hearing from you.
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