Further update from SCCO on COP assessment delays
Please see below an update notice released by the SCCO, providing a further update on the current turnaround for COP assessments. In summary, the Costs Officers are currently assessing bills…
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MB v PB [2022] EWCOP 14 – Should the Protected Party continue to have contact with her husband?
Background In 2018, the Protected Party suffered from a severe brain haemorrhage. She had been assessed as lacking capacity to make decisions regarding her residence and care. The Protected Party…
A Local Authority v ST (Costs application) [2022] EWCOP 11
Background An application for costs was made by the Official Solicitor following an ineffective hearing about whether the Protected Party had sufficient capacity to use social media. The hearing was…
Further notice from the SCCO on COP assessment delays is now available
On 22 March, the SCCO released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with assessments. In summary, turnaround at present is as follows: Costs Officers are currently being…
When is a Deputy Entitled to Have a Bill of Costs Assessed by the Senior Courts Costs Office?
Professional Deputies are entitled to take costs for the work that they have carried out throughout a management year. This must be completed in accordance with the rules set by…
How do I deal with my costs following the death of P?
Costs following the death of the Protected Party are often a grey area in Court of Protection matters. In some cases, the Deputy may wish to subject their costs to detailed assessment, however, in most incidents the Protected Party’s estate…
For COP practitioners, please see update released from the SCCO today in relation to their backlog!
Notice to customers regarding Court of Protection bills Please be advised that due to staff shortages on all teams and issues relating to Covid-19, the SCCO is currently dealing with…
The Indemnity Principle in Court of Protection Costs – Why It Is So Crucial
Introduction To be defined, the indemnity principle states that, “[…] a successful party cannot recover from an unsuccessful party more by way of costs than the successful party is liable…