Section 1054.007 - Attorneys Ad Litem(a) Except in a situation in which this title requires the appointment to represent the interests of the person, a court may appoint an attorney ad litem in any guardianship proceeding to represent the interests of: (1) an incapacitated person or another person who has a legal disability;(4) an unborn or unascertained person; or(5) an unknown or missing potential heir.(b) An attorney ad litem appointed under this section is entitled to reasonable compensation for services provided in the amount set by the court, to be taxed as costs in the proceeding.(c) An attorney ad litem appointed for a ward or proposed ward under this title shall represent the ward's or proposed ward's interests, including the ward's or proposed ward's expressed wishes. Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 939,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 982,Sec. 6, eff. 1/1/2014. See Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 939, Sec. 20.