East Sussex GP Services : Provision of Letters Testamentary, for Will Creation. Capacity Assessments for COP3 Forms and Lasting Powers of Attorney Certificate Provision
Supporting Capacity Assessments for Wills and Certificate Provision for LPOA
Planning for the future often involves important legal decisions, such as making a Will or setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). A key part of this process is ensuring that an individual has the mental capacity to make these decisions at the time they are completed. At East Sussex GP Services, we offer independent medical capacity assessments for Wills and Certificate Provision for COP3 and LPOA Applications to support patients, families, solicitors, and legal professionals during these processes.
By Dr. Sean Brink, GP
“This service saved me so much time. I had not been able to complete my LPA without a Certificate Provider"
What Is a Capacity Assessment?
A capacity assessment evaluates whether a person is able to:
Understand relevant information
Retain that information long enough to make a decision
Use or weigh that information as part of the decision-making process
Communicate their decision clearly
Assessments are carried out in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, ensuring that the individual’s rights, autonomy, and best interests are always respected.
Our Capacity Assessments for Wills and Certificate Provision for LPOA
Capacity for Will Creation (Letters Testamentary)
We provide medical assessments to confirm capacity for making or updating a Will. This is particularly important when:
There is a history of cognitive impairment
The Will may be contested in the future
Solicitors request independent medical confirmation
Our assessments help provide reassurance and legal robustness at a crucial time.
Capacity for Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
An LPA allows someone to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on their behalf should they lose capacity in the future.
We assess capacity and can act as Certificate Provider for both:
Health and Welfare LPAs
Property and Financial Affairs LPAs
This ensures the person fully understands:
What powers they are granting
When those powers may be used
The implications of their decisions
Capacity Assessment for Form COP3 (Court of Protection)
Form COP3 is required by the Court of Protection when decisions need to be made for someone who may lack capacity.
We offer:
Thorough, impartial COP3 capacity assessments
Clear, professionally completed documentation
Reports suitable for submission to the Court of Protection
These assessments are carried out with sensitivity and clarity, recognising the complexity and emotional weight often involved.
Why Choose East Sussex GP Services?
At East Sussex GP Services, we understand that capacity assessments are not just legal formalities — they are about protecting individuals’ rights and supporting informed decision-making.
Our clinicians bring:
Strong clinical governance
Experience in complex capacity assessments
A compassionate and professional approach
Getting in Touch
Capacity Assessments for Wills and Certificate Provision for LPOA
If you are a patient, family member, solicitor, or legal professional seeking a capacity assessment for:
Will creation
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection (COP3) applications
Please contact East Sussex GP Services to discuss your requirements and arrange an assessment.
Dr. Sean Brink is a General Practitioner committed to enhancing patient engagement and promoting digital health solutions for patients.
