We are really proud to announce that one of our Costs Lawyers, Kristopher Kilsby, is one of the nominees hoping to be voted onto the ACL Council. You can read his supporting statement below: Kristopher Kilsby I work for Paramount Legal Costs in Carlisle and I’m based in the North East. I have taken an… Continue reading Association of Costs Lawyers April 2020
You should have all received information from the SCCO when filing your Bills for assessment over the last several months, but just to remind you that from 20/01/20 mandatory e-filing of Bills for assessment at the SCCO came into force. Please click this link for more information and advice: As usual though, if you have… Continue reading Mandatory E-filing of COP Bills at the SCCO
On 18 March 2019, Christine Marsh and Julie Fitzpatrick had the pleasure of attending The Annual Patterson Property & Affairs Court of Protection Conference in Manchester arranged by Kings Chambers, where they heard from Sam Karim QC and Francesca P. Gardner regarding the two linked judgements in Re A: (Capacity: Social Media and Internet Use:… Continue reading Capacity, social media and the internet
If you applied to register a power of attorney from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017 you can now get part of your application fee back. This applies to both lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA). However, you must claim your refund back by 31/12/21. Who can claim a… Continue reading Claim a power of attorney refund
Costs Estimates for Deputyship General Management Work
Costs Estimates for Deputyship General Management Work were introduced on 01 March 2016. This means that all professional Deputies with court orders that allow them to charge will have to provide an estimate of expected costs for the year when they submit their Annual Report (OPG102) to the OPG. The form that Deputies will need to complete is the… Continue reading Costs Estimates for Deputyship General Management Work