Rule 73. Guardian's Compensation

(A) Setting of compensation Guardian's compensation shall be set by local rule.

(B) Itemization of expenses A guardian shall itemize all expenses relative to the guardianship of the ward and shall not charge fees or costs in excess of those approved by the probate division of a court of common pleas.

(C) Additional compensation Additional compensation for extraordinary services, reimbursement for expenses incurred and compensation of a guardian of a person only may be allowed upon an application setting forth an itemized statement of the services rendered and expenses incurred and the amount for which compensation is applied. The probate division of a court of common pleas may require the application to be set for hearing with notice given to interested persons in accordance with Civ.R. 73(E).

(D) Co-guardians The compensation of co-guardians in the aggregate shall not exceed the compensation that would have been allowed to one guardian acting alone.

(E) Denial or reduction of compensation The probate division of a court of common pleas may deny or reduce compensation if there is a delinquency in the filing of an inventory or account, or after hearing, the court finds the guardian has not faithfully discharged the duties of the office.