Office Of The Public Guardian
Details
Use this form if youre a deputy appointed by the Court of Protection and the person youre acting for (your client) needs help with the cost of the following Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) deputy fees:
- 100 deputy assessment fee
- 320 general supervision fee
- 35 minimal supervision fee
The form guidance also explains how and when to pay the fees.
You can apply for an exemption or a remission.
Exemptions
If your client receives certain means-tested benefits, you wont have to pay any deputy fees this is called an exemption.
The qualifying benefits are listed in the form guidance.
Remissions
If your clients income before tax is less than 12,000 a year, you may only have to pay 50% of the deputy fees this is known as a remission.
You cant get a remission for a minimal supervision fee.
Paying your fee
You can pay your fee online, using a credit or debit card.
Personal information
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