AIV comprises a nationwide group of experts, including current and former Court of Protection Visitors, who have formed an alliance in upholding the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding best interests. AIV Visitors work with solicitors, professional Deputies, Attorneys, private clients and their families.
AIV Visitors are selected by the association for their skills and experience. Visitors can provide high quality independent mental capacity assessments, including COP3 assessments of capacity for Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection, assessments of Testamentary Capacity to create Wills, and acting as Certificate Provider for Lasting Powers of Attorney. They can serve Notice of Court proceedings, and for professional Deputies and Attorneys they can provide a visits service to a set, but adaptable, format, geared to providing the information needed when accounting to the Office of the Public Guardian.
AIV Visitors are highly regarded by those working within the Mental Capacity field and have a good reputation across England and Wales. They play a crucial role in ensuring that vulnerable individuals’ rights are protected and that decisions are made in their best interests. If you are interested in our Testimonials.
All AIV Visitors have up to date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, are registered with the ICO, are committed to continuous professional development, and carry full professional indemnity insurance. We work to an Ethical Code with high standards of professionalism and commitment, encapsulated with the strap line “Safeguarding Best Interests”. AIV Visitors put the client at the heart of the process.
All AIV Visitors work to postcode areas and work in collaboration with their colleagues. In certain areas there may be several Visitors that cover a specific area however each area has a Lead Visitor who will allocate the Visitor who will complete the visit. Please note that as AIV is an association that is based on mutual respect, we work transparently together and do not submit competing quotes. Any out of area referrals will be forwarded to the relevant Visitor for that postcode area.
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Just a quick note to thank you for your reports in relation to [these clients] for whom I am a Court of Protection Deputy. They were very thorough and reassuring.