1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if it is suggested in a petition filed by the minor, a creditor, a person interested in the welfare of the minor, or other interested person, including a member of the minor’s family who may have a property right or claim against or an expectancy, reversionary or other interest in the estate of the minor, or if it affirmatively appears to the court that there is a possible conflict of interest between the minor and the custodian, the court may appoint a guardian or conservator ad litem to represent the minor in any proceeding to adjudicate any right affected by the possible conflict of interest. The guardian or conservator ad litem shall have only such authority as is provided in the order of appointment and shall serve until discharged by the court.

2. If a court appoints a guardian or conservator ad litem for the minor, the court may, by order entered in the proceeding, provide reasonable compensation and reimbursement for expenses for the guardian or conservator ad litem and, in appropriate cases, allow the payment out of the custodial estate of the minor or enter a judgment for the amount as costs against some other person who is a party to the proceeding and whose conduct is determined by the court as giving rise to the necessity for the appointment of the guardian or conservator ad litem.

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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 404.093

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: if used in a section in a context relating to property rights or obligations, means conservator of the estate as defined in chapter 475. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Property: includes real and personal property. See Missouri Laws 1.020