Prob. Code, § 2647 · Chapter 8. Compensation of Guardian, Conservator, and Attorney
Prob. Code, § 2647
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
No attorney fees may be paid from the estate of the ward or conservatee without prior court order. The estate of the ward or conservatee is not obligated to pay attorney fees established by any engagement agreement or other contract until it has been approved by the court. This does not preclude an award of fees by the court pursuant to this chapter even if the contractual obligations are unenforceable pursuant to this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 553, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2008.
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