The Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) (Amendment) Rules 2002
These rules make various amendments to the Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) Rules 2001 (S.I. 2001/825) (“the 2001 Rules”).Provision is included for remission and postponement of fees, by inserting rule 26A into the 2001 Rules (rule 8). It is further provided that there is no review of decisions on remission and postponement (rule 4(1)).A time limit of 14 days is introduced for an application for an attended hearing following a review (rule 4(2)).Provision is made for the court, when directing an attorney to render accounts, to direct the intervals at which the accounts are delivered, and the time and manner of delivery. Provision is also made for the attorney to answer any requisitions on the accounts. (rule 6).The following new fees are introduced—Fees previously payable under the 2001 Rules are changed as follows (rule 9(2) and (3))—These rules also make certain other minor amendments and corrections to the 2001 Rules.