1054.055 – COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES. (a) A guardian ad
Texas Estates Code § 1054.055
Summary
This law establishes that a guardian ad litem is entitled to reasonable compensation for their services, as determined by the court. The costs associated with their fees and expenses are considered part of the litigation costs in the proceedings that necessitated their appointment.
Guardians ad litem can receive court-determined compensation.
Fees are taxed as costs in the litigation.
Costs are part of the proceedings that required the guardian's appointment.
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