Catherine Frost
Catherine is a Senior Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) in our Court of Protection Team.
Catherine completed her qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in January 2012, and she joined Birketts in March 2020.
Catherine acts as professional deputy and attorney for individuals who have lost the mental capacity to make financial decisions themselves or where an individual retains capacity, she supports them to make their own decisions.
She regularly advises on various Court of Protection applications to include but not limited to: applications for the appointment of deputies, execution of statutory Wills, authorisation of gifts. Catherine also represents clients in contested Court of Protection proceedings.
Catherine provides straightforward, practical advice and she handles each situation with a high level of care and sensitivity. She seeks to find solutions to what can seem like daunting issues, especially where family dynamics are complicated.
Catherine is based in our Ipswich office.
Recent work highlights
Acting for the deputy of a young adult with complex needs in respect of statutory Will proceedings. The matter was highly contentious and the estate significant following a clinical negligence award, however working with the other parties, including the Official Solicitor, Catherine successfully reached a resolution without the need for a court hearing.
Acting on behalf of concerned family members, Catherine applied to the Court of Protection seeking the removal of attorneys who had contravened their powers. Catherine successfully represented the family at a Dispute Resolution hearing and the case was settled in the family’s favour without the need for further protracted and costly proceedings.
Experience & education
2020 joined Birketts
2012 completed her qualifications with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Professional Deputies Forum (PDF)
Deputy Member
Dementia Friend
Member
Insights
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