MN HF952

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 524.5-502 to clarify compensation and expense provisions for guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

Adds explicit language that compensation and reimbursement can be paid from either the "ward's or protected person's estate" or from the county for indigent individuals.

Requires courts to consider fee schedules recommended by the Board of County Commissioners when determining compensation for guardians or conservators of indigent persons, with schedules potentially including maximum compensation based on living arrangements.

Mandates that courts order reimbursement or compensation when a guardian or conservator nominated by the court or county adult protection unit requests payment, particularly when needed to prevent maltreatment of vulnerable adults.

Allows courts to order reimbursement to counties from a ward's or protected person's estate for compensation paid by county employees serving as guardians or conservators, but only if the county shows it made diligent efforts to arrange an independent guardian or conservator.