In order to obtain a Deputyship Order, there are fixed legal fees of £1,140 (£950 + VAT) to prepare the application. These fees can increase where there is complexity, for example:
- Additional orders (e.g. appointment of trustee for sale of co-owned property)
- Additional deputies
- Need to investigate and report on assets where unknown at time of application
- Objections raised by others (where there is an objection there will be delays to the appointment, statements to be drafted and preparation for hearings, so costs can quickly escalate in these circumstances)
Plus:
- Court application fee of £371
N.B. If capital is less than £16,000 for over 60s, or £3,000 for under 60s – there may be an exemption (means-tested benefits) or remission (100% for income under £12k, then sliding scale to where no remission) available for those on low incomes. - There may be further expenses such as for a doctor’s report (normally £150 – £500).
The time scale is around 9-12 months for a simple application.
The Court of Protection team has considerable experience with this kind of work and we currently look after the affairs of more than 150 clients on a continuing basis.
