Preparation of long or short form Bill of Costs or COP E-bill

What Type of Bill Do You Need?

The type of bill required depends on the profit costs being claimed:

• Short Form Bill of Costs – Can be used for claims under £3,000
• Full Bill of Costs – Required for claims over £3,000
• COP E-bill – An optional but recommended digital format for specific submissions, compatible with the Senior Courts Costs Office’s (SCCO) requirements

We can prepare any of the above, depending on your needs and case type, and we aim to have your draft bill ready for approval within 15 working days of receipt of the required documents.

Transparent Pricing, Assessed by the SCCO

We pride ourselves on transparency. Our costs for drafting the bill are included within the bill itself, meaning they are assessed alongside your claim by the SCCO.

• Short Form Bill: Typically from £139 to £278 + VAT, depending on complexity
• Full Bill of Costs: Typically charged at 6.5% of profit costs claimed
• Our fees are recoverable from P and subject to SCCO scrutiny to ensure reasonableness

This means that your client (usually the protected party) will only be responsible for paying fair and proportionate costs.

What We Need from You

To prepare your Court of Protection bill, we request the following documents:

1. Your complete file relating to the application or management period (electronic files accepted)
2. Time ledger and accounts ledger for the billed period (if available)
3. Deputyship order or order confirming the outcome of the application
4. Background on the protected party’s circumstances, assets, and liabilities
5. A copy of the OPG102/OPG105 reports or a digital OPG submission
6. Any other supporting documentation to ensure full recovery

How We Work

Once we receive your documents, they are allocated to a dedicated Court of Protection costs specialist. Your expert will:

• Prepare your draft bill with a note highlighting any issues
• Include the N258B request for assessment
• Work with you to finalise the bill
• Ensure all costs are justified, proportionate, and presented to maximise recovery
• Provide support with Court of Protection costs assessments, appeals, or queries

We support firms across England and Wales with deputyship costs, general management costs, and Statutory Will applications, and provide expert advice on the prospects of appeal where bills have been reduced on assessment.

Why Choose A&M Bacon?

• Specialists in Court of Protection fixed costs and hourly rate assessments
• Trusted by leading firms for professional deputy costs and drafting support
• Experienced in court costs, legal training, and cost guidance
• Rapid turnaround and a dedicated point of contact
• Fully compliant with SCCO and Court of Protection fee guidelines

Beyond drafting and assessment, A&M Bacon offers full post-assessment support, including recalculation of bills, appeals advice, and representation at hearings. We also provide free internal training to help legal professionals improve accuracy and efficiency.