South Carolina § 62-5-105 Costs and expenses; attorney's fees.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 62-5-105 — Costs and expenses; attorney's fees.

South Carolina § 62-5-105

Title 62SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE

Ch.ARTICLE 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY

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S.C. Code Ann. § 62-5-105 (2026).

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(A)In a formal proceeding, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the assets of a ward or protected person who is the subject of a formal proceeding.

(B)If not otherwise compensated for services rendered, the court-appointed guardian ad litem, counsel for the alleged incapacitated individual, counsel for the minor, and designated examiner are entitled to reasonable compensation, as determined by the court.

(C)Unless the court issues an order stating otherwise, petitioners are responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs, as well as the other costs and expenses of the action.

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(A) In a formal proceeding, the court, as justice and equity may require, may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the assets of a ward or protected person who is the subject of a formal proceeding. (B) If not otherwise compensated for services rendered, the court-appointed guardian ad litem, counsel for the alleged incapacitated individual, counsel for the minor, and designated examiner are entitled to reasonable compensation, as determined by the court. (C) Unless the court issues an order stating otherwise, petitioners are responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs, as well as the other costs and expenses of the action.