Guam § 2811 - Attorney's Fees.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2811 — Attorney's Fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2811. Attorney's Fees.
(a) The attorney for the personal representative shall be allowed out
of the estate, as fees for conducting the ordinary probate proceedings, the
same amount as is allowed by Section 2803 of this Title as the
commission to the personal representative; provided, that if the personal
representative is an attorney, and such attorney or any member, employee
or shareholder of his law firm, partnership or professional corporation
serves as the attorney for the personal representative, then the
commission which shall be allowed to the personal representative,
combined with the fees which shall be allowed to the attorney for con-
ducting the ordinary probate proceedings, shall be limited to one and
one-half (12) times the amount allowed by Section 2803 of this Title as
the commission to the personal representative.
(b) Attorneys for personal representatives shall be allowed out of the
estate, in addition to those fees provided in subsection (a) of this Section,
such further amounts as the Superior Court may deem just and
reasonable for extraordinary services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2811
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2811 cover?
Section 2811 ("Attorney's Fees.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 2811?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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