Rule 31 Compensation and Expenses
Part A. General Rules | A-VIII. Masters and Guardians Ad Litem
Rule Text
The court shall set the compensation of masters, guardians ad litem, and Kokua Kanawai and order the payment of such compensation from the assets of the trust or estate or, when appropriate, taxed in whole or in part to a party to the proceeding or to a party’s attorney. In setting compensation, the court may consider the knowledge, skill, and expertise of the official; the difficulty of the assignment; the quality of the work performed; and the time spent by the official on the assignment. The court shall also order the reimbursement of the reasonable expenses and costs of the master, guardian ad litem, or Kokua Kanawai incurred in fulfilling the official's duties. With prior court approval upon petition and after notice and hearing (which notice and hearing may be waived by the court in appropriate circumstances), the master, guardian ad litem, or Kokua Kanawai may retain the services of attorneys, accountants, or other professionals or agents. If the compensation and/or reimbursement is not paid within a reasonable time, the official may petition for an order to show cause.
Amendment history: Amended April 28, 2006, effective July 1, 2006.