West Virginia § 44-15-10 - 44-15-10. Compensation.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 44-15-10 — 44-15-10. Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-15-10. 44-15-10. Compensation.
Compensation payable to the guardian shall not exceed five percent of the income of the ward during any year. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such guardian the circuit court may, upon petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable from the estate of the ward. Notice of such petition and hearing shall be given the proper office of the bureau or other agency of the government in the manner provided in section eight. No compensation shall be allowed on the corpus of an estate received from a preceding guardian. The guardian may be allowed from the estate of his ward reasonable premiums paid by him to any corporate surety upon his bond.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 44-15-10
What does West Virginia Code § 44-15-10 cover?
Section 44-15-10 ("44-15-10. Compensation.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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 West Virginia § 44-15-10?
A common citation format is "West Virginia Code § 44-15-10" (West Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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