From the 1st January 2023, there will be a new process for applications surrounding the Court of Protection property and affairs deputyship.
According to a letter released by HM Courts and Tribunals Services, benefits of these changes include:
- A provision of a new easy use streamlined system to improve accuracy
- Reduced paperwork
- Quicker processes through online systems decreasing delays
- Removal of forms CoP20a/b
A summary of core information to be aware of includes:
- Three people known to the applicant must be notified of the deputyship application (this can include professionals)
- These individuals must provide a response that is included with the application
- New notification and acknowledgement forms are available: COP14PADep and COP15PADep
- If no objections are raised within 14 days of acknowledgement receipt the courts will assume agreement of the application.
For further information on the forms and current guidance, please visit the Court of Protection website. You can also read our blogs around this topic.
For more information, please contact us.