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Joanne Fraser

Irwin Mitchell, Yorkshire And The Humber

Work Department

Court of Protection

Position

Specialises in Court of Protection matters, often dealing with the family or legal advisors of the client who has lost the mental capacity to manage their property and affairs. Joanne’s clients have often but not always been awarded a substantial personal injury compensation award, and she then assists in the management of those damages in the best interests of the client. Joanne’s work involves dealing with deputyship applications, offering a professional deputyship service, and applications including gifts and statutory wills. She also deals with lasting power of attorneys, personal injury trusts and trusts for infants. Joanne is a specialist in litigation support services and expert witness statements.

Education

St Peters RC School, Solihull; Nottingham Trent University (2000-2003 LLB); College of Law, York (2003-2004 LPC).