Texas Estates Code

§ 1155.152 — CERTAIN COSTS ADJUDGED AGAINST GUARDIAN

ES § 1155.152Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part E. ADMINISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP · Ch. 1155. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND COURT COSTS · Art. D. COSTS IN GENERAL

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If costs are incurred because a guardian neglects to perform a required duty or is removed for cause, the guardian and the sureties on the guardian's bond are liable for:

(1)any costs of removal and other additional costs incurred that are not expenditures authorized under this title; and

(2)reasonable attorney's fees incurred in:

(A)removing the guardian; or

(B)obtaining compliance regarding any statutory duty the guardian has neglected.

Legislative history

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