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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-3-52. Petition for larger compensation; procedural requirements.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-3-52. Petition for larger compensation; procedural requirements.

(a) A conservator may petition the court for compensation that is greater than that allowed under Code Section 29-3-50. Service of notice of the petition for extra compensation shall be made to the minor and to a guardian ad litem appointed for the minor. Service shall be made in the manner described in Chapter 9 of this title and shall direct the parties served to file any written objections to the petition for extra compensation with the court within ten days.

(b) After hearing any objection filed by or on behalf of the minor, the court shall allow such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable. The allowance of extra compensation shall be conclusive as to all parties in interest.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-3-52, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.