South Carolina Code 62-5-105. Costs and expenses; attorney’s fees
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(A) In a formal proceeding, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the assets of a ward or protected person who is the subject of a formal proceeding.
(B) If not otherwise compensated for services rendered, the court-appointed guardian ad litem, counsel for the alleged incapacitated individual, counsel for the minor, and designated examiner are entitled to reasonable compensation, as determined by the court.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 62-5-105
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(C) Unless the court issues an order stating otherwise, petitioners are responsible for their own attorney’s fees and costs, as well as the other costs and expenses of the action.