Guidance

Professional deputy costs

Good practice guidance from the Office of the Public Guardian and the Senior Courts Costs Office.

• From: Office of the Public Guardian and Senior Courts Costs Office
• Published: 19 July 2016
• Last updated: 28 May 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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This guidance outlines the Court of Protection’s (CoP) directions to assist professional deputies in accurately assessing costs when submitting bills.

Published 19 July 2016

Last updated 28 May 2025 + show all updates

1. 28 May 2025

   Updated guidance to help professional deputies when submitting estimates of costs and bills for assessment, and to explain what can be claimed for in general management bills

2. 19 July 2016

   First published.