Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 475

Probate Code--Guardianship

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Section 475.265.1

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August 28, 2015

Compensation of guardians and conservators.

475.265. A guardian or conservator shall be allowed such compensation for

his services as guardian or conservator, as the court shall deem just and

reasonable. Additional compensation may be allowed for his necessary

services as attorney and for other necessary services not required of a

guardian or conservator. Compensation may also be allowed for necessary

expenses in the administration of his trust, including reasonable attorney

fees if the employment of an attorney for the particular purpose is necessary.

In all cases, compensation of the guardian or conservator and his expenses

including attorney fees shall be fixed by the court and may be allowed at any

annual or final accounting; but at any time before final settlement the

guardian or conservator or his attorney may apply to the court for an

allowance upon the compensation or necessary expenses of the guardian or

conservator and for attorney fees for services already performed. If the

court finds that the guardian or conservator has failed to discharge his

duties as such in any respect, it may deny him any compensation whatsoever or

may reduce the compensation which would otherwise be allowed. The court may

consider ties of blood, marriage or adoption, in making allowances of

compensation to guardians and conservators.



(L. 1955 p. 385 § 334, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45)







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