Compensation payable to the guardian shall not exceed five percent of the income of the ward during any year. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such guardian the circuit court may, upon petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable from the estate of the ward. Notice of such petition and hearing shall be given the proper office of the bureau or other agency of the government in the manner provided in section eight. No compensation shall be allowed on the corpus of an estate received from a preceding guardian. The guardian may be allowed from the estate of his ward reasonable premiums paid by him to any corporate surety upon his bond.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts
Article 15. Veterans’ Guardianship and Commitment
§44-15-2. When Unlawful for Person to Accept Appointment as Guardian; Removal
§44-15-3. Petition for Appointment
§44-15-4. Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Ward
§44-15-7. Qualifications and Bond of Guardian
§44-15-8. Settlement of Accounts
§44-15-9. Failure to Make Settlement
§44-15-11. Investment of Funds
§44-15-12. Disbursements for Support of Persons Other Than Ward
§44-15-13. Certified Copies of Necessary Public Records Furnished Without Cost
§44-15-14. Commitment to Veterans Administration or Other Agency of United States Government
§44-15-15. Discharge of Guardian