California · Probate Code
PROB §2941: The public guardian may, if necessary and in the public guardian’s discretion, employ private attorneys where the cost of employment can be defrayed out of estate funds or where satisfactory pro bono
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The public guardian may hire private attorneys when costs can be paid from estate funds or through pro bono services.
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The public guardian may, if necessary and in the public guardian’s discretion, employ private attorneys where the cost of employment can be defrayed out of estate funds or where satisfactory pro bono or contingency fee arrangements can be made.
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