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Texas Probate
x-Did Not Pass: SB 286 -- Costs in guardianships
Caption: Relating to attorney's fees and other amounts taxed as costs in guardianship proceedings.
Author: Harris
Bill History
Bill Text
Relevance: This bill would amend Probate Code Sections 665A and 665B to permit the court to allocate costs in a guardianship proceeding among the parties as the court finds is fair and just. Costs include compensation of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, mental health professionals and interpreters.
See "Ad litem fees and attorneys' fees in guardianships: who pays?" on texasprobate.com.