Deputyship

A Deputyship may be needed if a loved one no longer has the mental capacity to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and did not make an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). You will need to make a Deputyship application to the Court of Protection if you need to manage their property, affairs or personal welfare.

There are 2 types of deputy:

Property and financial affairs deputy: You’ll do things like pay the person’s bills or organise their pension.

Personal welfare deputy: You’ll make decisions about medical treatment and how someone is looked after.

The fee for a Deputy application to the Court of Protection is £365 (£730 for both types) and there are costs for preparing the application and notifying interested parties of the application. You’ll also need to pay £485 if the court decides your case needs a hearing. Levlaw can normally help with a Deputy application for an agreed fee. We can also assist with annual Deputy Report Forms.

Fees and court process as of March 2021. These may change in the future.