Deputyship pricing

Our fees:

Our fees are currently £1,204 plus VAT (total £1,444.80) for our standard Deputyship service, where we apply to the Court of Protection on your behalf for a Deputyship Order to appoint you as deputy for a person who lacks capacity and for who you need to manage their finances or health and care.

Our fees are set by Part 19 of the Court of Protection Rules Practice Direction B - Fixed Costs in the Court of Protection.

This set fee is up to the first Order obtained - further work after the first Order will be charged at our hourly rate.

Other fees
One-off fees:

Court application fee £408
Hearing fee (only if a hearing is required) £494
Appeal fee (only if appealing a court decision) £257
Assessment fee (if you are a new deputy) £100
Security bond for financial deputies – can be one-off or annual, price depends on value of assets & risk

Ongoing fees:

General supervision fee £320
Minimal supervision fee £35
Copy of document fee £5
Security bond for financial deputies – can be one-off or annual, price depends on value of assets & risk

The above fees are subject to change and are correct as of February 2023.

Can you get help with your application fee?
You can apply for help with the application fee. If you are a property and financial affairs deputy, then the finances of the person who you are applying to be a deputy for will be considered. If you are applying to be a personal welfare deputy, then your finances will be considered when deciding if your application for help will be successful. The fee can be reduced or waived depending on the value of the assets and income they or you have, and certain benefits they or you receive.

Can you get help with your supervision fees?
If the person who you are applying to be a deputy for has an income less than £12,000 or is on certain benefits then you could apply to be exempt from supervision fees or a reduction.

Security bond
The Court of Protection may order that a property and financial affairs deputy pay to set up a security bond. The amount of the security bond is decided on a case-by-case basis and may be paid out of the deputy’s own finances or using the money of the person who you are applying to be a deputy for.

NB: timescales and fees are subject to change – please ask for details.

Client feedback

Many thanks to Monika and staff at Street Lane office for their help and understanding at what was a very sad time for me. So efficient.Ann Campbell

Ann

Monika made the whole Wil process very simple & was more than happy to explain any concerns we had.

Jane

Emily was a very patient and supportive lady, as we were not very clued in to dealing with some of the internet issues and she guided us through it.Emily made altering our wills a breeze, would use this firm Winston solicitors 100 percent for all our business.

Tina

I received a welcoming and efficient service from Monika at Winston’s. A lovely, friendly lady that was very professional at the same time. I would use Winston’s again.

Michelle

Emily clearly explained the process to have an Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Finance and Health and Welfare.She communicated with precision giving the client the needed information .I would definitely recommend her .

Rosamund

I was dreading the probate process after my husband sadly died earlier this year. Friends who had been in the same situation warned me it could take months or even years. I didn't even know what it involved, it was a complete mystery to me!Thank good ness for Emily Spencer at Winston solicitors who talked me through the whole process and told me what information I needed to complete the paperwork. Emails and phone queries were answered very promptly and once I'd submitted all the figures the grant of probate was applied for by Emily and was returned within a few weeks, not months! Great result and nothing like the trauma I was anticipating.

Patricia

Very handy as a local north Leeds firm, no need to travel to Leeds. Understood exactly what we required and prepared the documents carefully and quickly. Kept us informed as to progress throughout. I would recommend them for any private client work.

Michael

I have always had friendly and efficient service from Winstons

Carol