Indiana Code

Ind. Code § 29-3-9-3 (2025)

Compensation and reimbursement of guardian

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     Sec. 3. A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for reasonable expenditures made in good faith on behalf of the protected person.

As added by P.L.169-1988, SEC.1.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1999–2017 · leading case: Schwartz v. Schwartz, 773 N.E.2d 348 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002).
Schwartz v. Schwartz, 773 N.E.2d 348 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 6× “” Ind.Code § 29-3-9-3 (1994). In its order regarding compensation to Elaine, the trial court found in part: 4.”
In the Matter of the Guardianship of N.R., N.R. v. Eva Willis & Charles Reagins, Peoples Bank, SB, 26 N.E.3d 97 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 4× “” Ind.Code § 29-3-9-3. Further: *101 If not otherwise compensated for services rendered, any guardian, attorney, physician, or other person whose services are provided in good faith and are beneficial to the protected person or the protected person’s property is entitled to…”
Williamson v. Williamson, 714 N.E.2d 1270 (Ind. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “Second, Ind.Code § 29-3-9-3 which governs matters other than appointment provides: A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for reasonable expenditures made in good faith on behalf of the protected person.”
In Re: The Matter of Joyce Hall Incapacitated Adult, Barbara Rich & Donald Rich v. Imogene Suzann Fischman (mem. dec.), No. 30A01-1605-GU-1155 (Ind. Ct. App. Mar. 17, 2017). · cites it 2× “” I.C. § 29-3-9-3. Given the lack of documentation regarding the expenditures, the Riches have failed to demonstrate that the expenditures were reasonable and made in good faith.”
In re the Guardianship of Thora Moulton: Alison E. Clapp (O'Callaghan) v. Donald J. Evans, No. 64A04-1201-GU-13 (Ind. Ct. App. July 31, 2012). · cites it 2× “” See I.C. § 29-3-9-3 (West, Westlaw through legislation effective May 31, 2012).”
Williamson v. Williamson, No. 22A01-9808-CV-319 (Ind. Aug. 20, 1999). · cites it 2× “Second, Ind. Code § 29-3-9-3 which governs matters other than appointment provides: A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for reasonable expenditures made in good faith on behalf of the protected person.”
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