Rule 9.045 - GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS(1) When a petition seeks appointment of a guardian for an adult respondent or requests appointment of a visitor, a copy of the petition marked "Visitor's Copy", shall be delivered to the probate clerk and the minimum visitor's fee of $300.00 shall be tendered to the court. Petitioner shall also submit a proposed order. Court staff shall fill in the name of the visitor appointed on the blank line in the form. Upon receipt of the visitor's copy, supporting documentation and visitor's fee, the proposed order appointing visitor shall be forwarded to a Judge for review.(2) The visitor shall be compensated as provided in ORS 125.170 and Presiding Judge Order. The visitor is not required to begin an investigation until the fee has been paid to or waived by the court.(3) The Court Visitor shall include in the report any information gathered regarding whether the Respondent will need any special accommodation if a court hearing is set.(4) Upon receipt of the visitor's report, the court shall process payment for the visitor.(5) In accordance with ORS 125.155(5), reasonable compensation for a visitor at any hearing on any objection to the appointment of a fiduciary shall be $25.00. The compensation is to be paid by the objecting party prior to any hearing being set regarding the objection.Tillamook Supp. L. R. 9.045
Amended effective 2/1/2024.