HB 2989-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/10/98)

     Provides that, when determining whether the guardian ad litem fees requested are just and reasonable and when determining the proper party to pay the fees, the court may, in its discretion, consider whether the person or estate of the ward was benefited by the proceedings and any other factors the court considers relevant.

     Declares that an attorney shall be allowed such compensation for his or her services as the court shall deem just and reasonable.  In determining whether the attorneys' fees requested are just and reasonable and properly payable from the ward's estate, the court, in its discretion, may consider whether the person or estate of the ward was benefited by the proceedings and any other factors the court considers relevant.