Rothley Law has a team of specialists who are trained to spot the signs of financial abuse.
We can help prevent further financial abuse from happening as well as help recover lost assets.
Using legal experts who will get in touch with the appropriate organisations will increase the chance of putting a stop to financial abuse and recover a vulnerable person’s assets. If you have already contacted the Local Authority, the Office of the Public Guardian or the Police and they are not taking your concerns seriously, we can quickly assess if we should contact them again with the right information or make an application to the Court of Protection.
Contact us today by leaving your details on our contact form or call the Rothley Law offices at 0116 216 4000 for professional, compassionate legal support.
How We Can Help
If you think that an attorney or a deputy is misusing their powers, we can assist with:
- Finding out who the registered attorney or deputy is
- Contacting the attorney or deputy
- Contacting the Office of the Public Guardian
- Contacting the Local Authority
- Contacting the Police
- Applying to the Court of Protection
Get in touch by filling out our form or call us directly on 0116 216 4000.
Why choose Rothley Law
Specialist Expertise
We’re an SRA-regulated law firm specialising in helping those at risk
Experienced Team
Our legal team will guide you through investigating attorney or deputy actions
Comprehensive Support
We work alongside other organisations to gather evidence and protect vulnerable individuals
How it works
Step 1
Fill in our online enquiry form or call us on 0116 216 4000
Step 2
We check your eligibility
Step 3
Our specialist team discusses your concerns
Step 4
We take necessary legal steps to protect the vulnerable person
Should I be concerned?
Here are a few warning signs that might indicate financial abuse:
- Large or frequent withdrawals from the vulnerable person’s bank account
- Adding someone else’s name to their bank account
- Applying for credit in their name
- Non-payment of their regular outgoings or utility bills
- Lack of or shortage in adequate food, heating or clothing
- Non-payment of their care home fees
- Unexpected changes to their Will
- Generous gifts being made by them
- Controlling or restricting their contact with others
If you notice any of these signs, contact us today to discuss your concerns. Fill in our enquiry form or call us directly on 0116 216 4000.
Our Commitment
Professional Support
SRA-regulated firm with specialist expertise
Quick Action
We act swiftly to protect vulnerable individuals
Expert Guidance
Clear advice and support throughout the process
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about financial abuse and protecting vulnerable individuals:
The Court of Protection has the power to make decisions about the property, financial affairs, and personal welfare of people who lack mental capacity to make such decisions for themselves. This includes the ability to remove attorneys or deputies who are not acting in the best interests of the vulnerable person.
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people who lack mental capacity. They investigate concerns about attorneys or deputies who may not be acting in the best interests of the person they represent. The OPG can report serious concerns to the Court of Protection.
We understand the urgency of these situations and act quickly to protect vulnerable individuals. Contact us at 0116 216 4000 or fill in our enquiry form, and we can begin investigating and taking appropriate legal action within days. In urgent cases, we can seek emergency orders from the Court of Protection.