(755 ILCS 5/11a-13.5) Sec. 11a-13.5. Guardian fees. A guardian is entitled to reasonable and appropriate compensation for services related to guardianship duties, but all fees must be reviewed and approved by the court pursuant to a fee petition. In considering the reasonableness of any fee petition brought by a guardian under this Section, the court shall consider the following: (1) the powers and duties assigned to the guardian |
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(2) the necessity of any services provided;
(3) the time required, the degree of difficulty,
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(4) the needs of the ward and the costs of
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(5) other facts and circumstances material to the
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Upon the death of the ward, fees and costs awarded under this Section shall be considered as a first-class claim for administrative expenses as set forth in Section 18-10 and may be paid from the guardianship estate or from the decedent's estate.
(Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22 .)
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