How much does it cost to file a petition for incapacity?
There are many costs associated with filing a petition for incapacity. The filing fee is $87.75. The court appointed attorney’s fee could be as much as $125 per hour. The fee for the examining committee is often around $780. The court appointed attorney’s fee and the examining committee’s fee are ultimately charged against the incapacitated person’s assets; however, if the person is indigent, the fees are paid by Orange County. If the petition is dismissed without an adjudication of incapacity, and the court finds that the petition was filed in bad faith, the costs may be assessed against the petitioner.
