Guidance

Dealing with a protected person’s property: wills, gifts, settlements (COP GN8)

How to apply for a statutory will, codicil (change to a will), gift, or other settlement of property in relation to a person protected by the Court of Protection.

Published 1 December 2017

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Documents

Applications for statutory wills, gifts, settlements and other dealings with P's property (COP GN8)

PDF, 129KB, 1 page

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Details

A protected person is referred to as ‘P’ in this guidance.

To apply, you must complete:

• COP1 - application form
• COP1C - supporting information
• COP3 - assessment of capacity

You might be able to apply for help with Court of Protection fees.

Published 1 December 2017