Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules increase various fees payable under the Court of Protection Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/824) as follows—
| Fees | Old Fee | New Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement fee (rule 77) | £65 | £70 |
| Receivership appointment fee (rule 77A) | £500 | £515 |
| Administration fee (rule 78) | £205 | £220 |
| Transaction fees (rule 79): applications for orders etc under— | ||
| Mental Health Act 1983, s.96(1)(k) (exercise of powers) | £115 | £120 |
| Trustee Act 1925, s.54 (trusts) | £115 | £120 |
| Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, s.20 (authorisation of person to act as trustee) | £115 | £120 |
| Trustee Act 1925, s.36(9) (appointment of trustees) | £115 | £120 |
| Mental Health Act 1983, s.96(1)(e) (execution of will) | £490 | £505 |
| Application for the appointment of a new receiver | £180 | £185 |
| Application for an order or direction under s.96(1)(b) or (c) of the Act ordering or authorising the sale or purchase of any land | £150 | £155 |