Sec. 1155.003. COMPENSATION FOR GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE. (a) The guardian of an estate is entitled to reasonable compensation on application to the court at the time the court approves an annual or final accounting filed by the guardian under this title.
(b) A fee of five percent of the gross income of the ward's estate and five percent of all money paid out of the estate, subject to the award of an additional amount under Section 1155.006(a) following a review under Section 1155.006(a)(1), is considered reasonable under this section if the court finds that the guardian has taken care of and managed the estate in compliance with the standards of this title.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1155 - Compensation, Expenses, and Court Costs
Subchapter A. Compensation of Guardians in General
Section 1155.002. Compensation for Certain Guardians of the Person
Section 1155.003. Compensation for Guardian of the Estate
Section 1155.004. Considerations in Authorizing Compensation
Section 1155.005. Maximum Aggregate Compensation
Section 1155.007. Reduction or Elimination of Estimated Quarterly Compensation