COP3 Assessment
Often relatives or caregivers recognise that a person can no longer make their own decisions.
When this happens, an application for deputyship is made to the Court of Protection so that the applicant can be legally authorised to make decisions on behalf of the individual.
Why is a COP3 assessment necessary?
The Court of Protection is a specialist court; its role is to make decisions for and appoint deputies to act on behalf of those who cannot make decisions for themselves. Deputyship concerns 2 areas : property and financial affairs, and personal welfare.
The COP3 form requires an assessment of mental capacity and is one of several forms that need to be filled out by the applicant or solicitor. Separate capacity assessments are carried out for different decisions. One or both areas can be assessed at the same appointment. Official guidelines recommend that the mental capacity assessment be conducted by a doctor or social care professional.
What does the assessment involve?
Dr. Pather will first need to speak to relatives or caregivers to gather necessary background information about the individual. She will then undertake a robust assessment of mental capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This does not include any cognitive screening or diagnostic testing. The assessment will take place in the client’s home at a time that is convenient to them, including weekends. If it is found that the individual has mental capacity, the individual may then wish to consider granting LPA instead.
When will I receive the completed assessment form?
An electronic version of the form will be completed within 5 days of the assessment and returned to the applicant by secure email.
WHAT IS THE COST?
COP3 Prices
COP3
Health and Welfare or Property and Finances
£550
COP3
Health and Welfare and Property and Finances
£1000
What is & isn’t included
Prices are inclusive of VAT. The cost includes preparation time, travel time, assessment time and preparation of the COP3 report. If the total distance travelled is over 10 miles, there is a surcharge of 55p per mile.
Note that additional charges apply if the COP3 assessment is particularly complex, in which case a bespoke quotation will be provided.
Payment terms
Payment is to be made in full in advance of the service/s before they are provided. You will be sent an invoice when you receive a confirmation. The invoice must be paid on receipt of the invoice by bank transfer. Please see our Terms & Conditions document for further details.