Deputyship work in the Court of Protection often involves ongoing management of a vulnerable person’s finances and property. This work generates legal costs which must be recorded properly and assessed by the court. For many deputies, preparing and presenting these costs can be complex.

At ARC Costs, our specialist Deputyship Costs Draftsman service helps solicitors and professional deputy teams manage and recover Court of Protection costs effectively. Our experienced costs draftsman team provides expert costs drafting and drafting services for deputyship matters across England and Wales.

We help ensure that bills of costs are prepared clearly and presented in the correct format for assessment by the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO).

Deputyship Costs Draftsman for Court of Protection Matters

A Deputyship Costs Draftsman plays an important role in managing costs within Court of Protection proceedings. These cases often involve long-term management of a protected person’s financial affairs.

A deputy may be responsible for matters such as:

• Managing property and investments
• Paying care fees
• Handling tax and financial administration
• Reporting to the court

This work is usually carried out by a professional deputy or an affairs deputy appointed by the court to manage property and affairs.

Over time, this work creates legal costs which must be reviewed and approved. A specialist costs draftsman ensures these costs are recorded properly and presented in a way that supports cost recovery.

Court of Protection Costs and the SCCO

Many Court of Protection costs are assessed by the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO)

The SCCO reviews deputyship costs to ensure they are reasonable and proportionate. This can include reviewing:

• General management costs
• Costs relating to applications to the court
• Costs linked to property transactions
• Costs relating to managing financial affairs

Where costs cannot be agreed, they may proceed to detailed assessment.

Our costs draftsman team regularly prepares documents for review by the senior courts costs office, ensuring compliance with the SCCO’s expectations.

Fixed Costs in Deputyship Matters

Some deputyship work falls within a fixed costs structure set by the Court of Protection.

For example, routine general management costs may be recovered at a fixed annual level. These costs cover the standard work carried out during the deputyship management period.

However, many cases involve additional work that goes beyond fixed costs. This can include:

• Complex property transactions
• Additional applications to the court
• Managing significant assets or investments
• Disputes relating to financial affairs

When costs fall outside the fixed costs regime, they must be presented through bills of costs and assessed by the SCCO.

A specialist Deputyship Costs Draftsman ensures that these additional costs are clearly explained and properly supported.

Preparing Bills of Costs

Preparing accurate bills of costs is one of the most important parts of deputyship cost recovery.

A well-prepared bill should clearly show:

• Work carried out during the management period
• Time spent by each fee earner
• The hourly rate applied
• Work relating to property and affairs matters
• Any additional work beyond fixed costs

Our costs drafting team reviews files carefully to ensure costs are recorded correctly and allocated to the appropriate categories.

Good law costing practice improves the chances of a smooth assessment and helps reduce challenges to the costs claimed.

Detailed Assessment of Costs

Where deputyship costs are not agreed, they may proceed to detailed assessment before the Senior Courts Costs Office.

During detailed assessment of costs, the SCCO will examine whether:

• The work was necessary
• The time spent was reasonable
• The hourly rate was appropriate
• The costs were proportionate

If the court approves the costs, it may issue a final costs certificate confirming the amount that can be recovered.

Our experienced costs draftsman team supports solicitors and deputy firms throughout this process. We ensure that costs are clearly presented and properly explained to the court.

Supporting Professional Deputies

Professional deputies often manage large and complex estates. This may involve property portfolios, investments, and ongoing care arrangements.

Because deputies are responsible for protecting the interests of vulnerable individuals, transparency in costs is essential.

Our Deputyship Costs Draftsman service helps deputy teams by:

• Reviewing time recording practices
• Preparing accurate bills of costs
• Advising on appropriate hourly rate levels
• Supporting applications to the court
• Ensuring compliance with SCCO procedures

Involving an experienced costs draftsman allows deputies to ensure their Court of Protection costs are structured correctly from the outset.

Why Instruct ARC Costs Deputyship Costs Draftsmen?

Court of Protection costing requires specialist knowledge of both deputyship work and the assessment process.

At ARC Costs, our team provides reliable costs drafting and law costing support for deputyship matters.

Our services include:

• Preparation of bills of costs
• Specialist drafting services for deputyship claims
• Advice on fixed costs and hourly rates
• Support during detailed assessment of costs
• Assistance with obtaining a final costs certificate

We work with solicitors and professional deputy teams across England and Wales to ensure deputyship costs are properly presented and recovered.

If you require a Deputyship Costs Draftsman for Court of Protection matters, ARC Costs can assist.

Our experienced court of protection costs lawyers and draftsman team provides specialist support with Court of Protection costs, bills of costs, and detailed assessment.

We also provide specialist clinical negligence costs draftsman services where deputyship work arises following catastrophic injury claims.

Contact our team today to discuss how we can support your cost recovery in deputyship matters.

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