Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
PROBATE CODE |
Chapter XIII. GUARDIANSHIP |
Part 2. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS AND MATTERS |
Subpart H. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND COURT COSTS |
Sec. 668. COSTS ADJUDGED AGAINST GUARDIAN
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When costs are incurred because a guardian neglects to perform a required duty or if a guardian is removed for cause, the guardian and the sureties on the guardian's bond are liable for:
(1) costs of removal and other additional costs incurred that are not authorized expenditures under this chapter; and
(2) reasonable attorney's fees incurred in removing the guardian or in obtaining compliance regarding any statutory duty the guardian has neglected.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 957, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.