You must complete and submit a number of forms along with supporting documents to the Court of Protection: - An application form - A witness statement - An information form - An assessment of capacity form Supporting documents you must provide include: - A copy of your loved one’s existing Will (if there is one) - A copy of the proposed new Will - A copy of your Deputyship Order or Lasting Power of Attorney - Details of the executors who will administer the estate after your loved one has died - Your loved one’s family tree - Reasons why the beneficiaries included in the Will might expect to benefit - Your loved one’s address or details of where they live (such as a care home) - Details of your loved one’s assets - Accounts showing your loved one’s estimated income and outgoings - Details of any Inheritance Tax your loved one’s estate may become liable for after they die The Court will consider all the evidence then make a decision in your loved one’s best interests about whether to make a Statutory Will. Because of the complexity of the application process, it always helps to have an experienced solicitor by your side to help you collate the information and ensure it is accurate.