(a) Any guardian or conservator, whether full, temporary, or limited, is entitled to reasonable compensation as allowed by the court from the estate, including reimbursement for costs advanced. The frequency and amount of all compensation must be approved by the court.
(b) No guardian or conservator may use funds out of the estate in defense of an allegation of wrongdoing made on behalf of the protected person against the guardian or conservator.
(c) Attorneys appointed to represent individuals under this article shall be paid a reasonable rate of compensation from the estate, as approved by the circuit court, or, in the event the court determines that the estate is devoid of funds for the payment of such fees, the attorney shall be paid at a rate prescribed by and from funds allocated by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44A. West Virginia Guardianship and Conservatorship Act
Article 1. Definitions and General Provisions
§44A-1-1. Short Title and Legislative Findings
§44A-1-2. Determinations and Appointments Under Prior Law
§44A-1-5. Rules of Civil Procedure
§44A-1-6. Relationship to Other Laws
§44A-1-7. Transfer of Venue Following Appointment
§44A-1-9. Posting of Bonds; Actions on Bond
§44A-1-10. Mandatory Education; Written Material; and Forms
§44A-1-11. Guardian or Conservator Who Resides Out of State to Designate Resident Agent
§44A-1-12. Appointment of Guardian or Conservator Acting in Another State