Claraine Walker

Court of Protection Advisor

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About me

"I am a senior legal advisor in the private client department at Higgs LLP, specialising in Court of Protection matters. I have been managing the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults and children since 2011.”

I joined the Court of Protection team at Higgs LLP in September 2021.

I am passionate about Court of Protection work and supporting and empowering vulnerable people and those closest to them. Before joining Higgs, I was a legal advisor in the Court of Protection Team at another law firm based in Birmingham City Centre for over 5 years and I managed a DWP appointee and money management service for over 5 years before that.

I am experienced with managing all aspects of a person’s property and financial affairs including:

Welfare benefits claims and appeals
Residential and commercial rental property portfolios
Applications for funding for care
Direct employment of care staff
Buying, selling and adapting property

I also:

Provide advice to lay and professional deputies in relation to their role as deputy
Prepare applications to the Court of Protection
Provide advice on the funding of care in care homes or in a person’s own home

I am an associate member of Cilex and I am continuing to study towards qualifying as a Cilex Lawyer.

Expertise

Wills, trusts, probate

Court of Protection

My hero

My best friend

Favourite food

The food I did not have to cook myself

Favourite place

At home with my dog, Fern

Interests

Travel, hiking and yoga

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