Excessive Fees

Probate Code

Guardians and conservators (aka guardians of the estate) are generally entitled to reasonable compensation for their work. State statutes limit the fees to a certain amount which cannot be exceeded without prior court approval.  Others just permit reasonable compensation and allow courts to interpret what constitutes excessive compensation.

If not otherwise compensated for services rendered, the court-appointed guardian ad litem, counsel for the alleged incapacitated individual, counsel for the minor, and designated examiner are entitled to reasonable compensation, as determined by the court.

S.C. Code § 62-5-105(B)

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