A Lasting Power of Attorney and a deputyship order both allow someone to manage the affairs of a person who lacks mental capacity — but they are very different in how they are created, how they work, and how much they cost.
Cost Comparison
Making an LPA typically costs between £300 and £600 in solicitor fees, plus the £82 OPG registration fee per LPA. A deputyship application typically costs between £3,000 and £5,000 in legal fees, plus ongoing annual supervision fees.
The key difference is choice and control. With an LPA, you choose who will act for you. With a deputyship, the court makes those decisions — and the person who has lost capacity has no say.