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PJC 250.5

A TTORNEY ’ S F EES

PJC 250.5

Attorney’s Fees—Guardianship—Application

QUESTION 1 Did APPLICANT act in good faith and for just cause in the filing and prose cution of the application for appointment of a guardian of the person of PRO POSED WARD ? “Good faith” means an action that is prompted by honesty of intention or a reasonable belief that the action was probably correct. “For just cause” means that the actions were based on reasonable grounds and there was a fair and honest cause or reason for the actions. Answer “Yes” or “No.” Answer: _______________ If you answered “Yes” to Question 1, then answer Question 2. Otherwise, do not answer Question 2. QUESTION 2 What is a reasonable fee for the necessary services of APPLICANT '’s attor ney in this action? A reasonable fee is the reasonable hours worked, and to be worked, multi plied by a reasonable hourly rate for that work. Do not include fees that relate solely to any other claim. Answer with an amount in dollars and cents for each of the following: 1. For representation in the trial court. Answer: _______________ 2. For representation in the court of appeals. Answer: _______________ 3. For representation at the petition for review stage in the Supreme Court of Texas. Answer: _______________ 4. For representation at the merits briefing stage in the Supreme Court of Texas.

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