In May, the Nebraska Legislature amended the probate code to allow a court to provide reasonable fees and costs associated with being appointed to care for a minor. Legislative Bill 422 covers the fees and costs of an attorney, guardian ad litem, physician, or visitor as appointed by the court. Importantly, the payments will come from the estate of the minor or the county itself and awarded at the discretion of the court.
This law came forward as part of a Nebraska Bar Association effort and was a recommendation by the Supreme Court’s Guardianship and Conservatorship Commission. A similar provision had previously been enacted for situations when a person is incapacitated and when a person is to be protected, both situations requiring a court appointment.
The law and legislative notes may be found at the following link: http://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=24813
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