Court of protection

dibdabable

Robinette wrote: »

We used a solicitor, but I've just found this online:

6: Can more than one person be appointed deputy?
Yes. You will need to tell the court in section 5.2 of the COP1 (application form) if you are applying for an order appointing joint deputies (who must always act together), or joint and several deputies (where the deputies can act either individually or together) and the reason you think this is appropriate. Only one person needs to make the application (the applicant), but a separate COP4 (deputy’s declaration) must be completed by each proposed deputy.

Great this is what I was after. Can you link me to this? Thanks again.

Robinette

dibdabable wrote: »

Great this is what I was after. Can you link me to this? Thanks again.

Here you go: http://www.lpauk.com/how-lasting-powers-attorney-uk-lpa-work/no-lasting-power-of-attorney-then-you-may-need-a-deputy/courtofprotection/court-of-protection/

RAS

dibdabable wrote: »

Thanks for this. I have actually wondered about the whole idea of simply moving Dad from his own home to a home which will provide him with care. It all seems a little too drastic without first gaining some form of permission. I guess people do do it though?

We had some fun under the old regime ( one person objected)but I think that if you have applied for deputyship and then a care assessment indicates that he needs moving the sensible thing would be to contact them. They will probably agree.

However if you move him because he is incapable in your (family) opinion and then apply for deputyship they are more likely to challenge you.

EDIT

Make sure that you keep all finances separate (do not have his income going into your accounts etc) and keep good records of expenditure.

dibdabable

RAS wrote: »

We had some fun under the old regime ( one person objected)but I think that if you have applied for deputyship and then a care assessment indicates that he needs moving the sensible thing would be to contact them. They will probably agree.

However if you move him because he is incapable in your (family) opinion and then apply for deputyship they are more likely to challenge you.

EDIT

Make sure that you keep all finances separate (do not have his income going into your accounts etc) and keep good records of expenditure.

Thanks as we'r ein the process of applying his GP has already filled out the encessary form confirming in his medical opinion Dad no longer had capacity, so I suppose at least we have that, rather than a syou say just the family's opinion. Great feedback everyone thanks.

grumpyoldgal

Hello


I just got appointed as Mum's deputy at the end of September, the entire process just a week over 3 months. I had no problems with the COP at all - in fact, the supplementary information that is available is very clear in helping you complete your applications.


I got a letter stating it was in place, had to then secure my surety bond, and then I got 8 Court Orders.


This last week my feet haven't touched the ground - the hard work really starts!!


Good Luck!