Tex. Est. Code Section 1202.103
Retention and Compensation of Attorney for Ward

(a)

A ward may retain an attorney for a proceeding involving the complete restoration of the ward’s capacity or modification of the ward’s guardianship.

(b)

The court may order that compensation for services provided by an attorney retained under this section be paid from funds in the ward’s estate only if the court finds that the attorney had a good faith belief that the ward had the capacity necessary to retain the attorney’s services.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.

Source: Section 1202.103 — Retention and Compensation of Attorney for Ward, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1202.htm#1202.103 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1202.001
Term of Guardian or Guardianship 1202.002
Termination of Guardianship if Parent Is No Longer Incapacitated 1202.003
Termination of Guardianship of Estate on Establishment of Able Account by Certain Persons 1202.051
Application Authorized 1202.052
Contents of Application 1202.053
Citation Required 1202.054
Informal Request for Order by Ward 1202.055
Restriction on Subsequent Application Regarding Capacity or Modification 1202.101
Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem 1202.102
Compensation for Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem 1202.103
Retention and Compensation of Attorney for Ward 1202.151
Evidence and Burden of Proof at Hearing 1202.152
Letter or Certificate Required 1202.153
Findings Required 1202.154
General Requirements for Order 1202.155
Additional Requirements for Order Restoring Ward’s Capacity 1202.156
Additional Requirements for Order Modifying Guardianship 1202.157
Additional Requirements for Order Dismissing Application 1202.201
Removal of Firearm Disability on Complete Restoration of Ward’s Capacity 1202.1521
Letter or Certificate: Requirements if Alleged Incapacity Based on Intellectual Disability

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1202.103’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 1202.103 — Retention and Compensation of Attorney for Ward, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.1202.htm#1202.103 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).