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.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 1 December 2017
• Last updated: 11 August 2023
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  1. 11 August 2023

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Documents

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

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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.