Get Court Fees In A Affidavit

This guide aims to provide clear and comprehensive instructions for filling out the Court Fees In A Affidavit online. Whether you are an attorney seeking compensation for valuable services or someone assisting in this matter, this step-by-step approach will ensure you complete the form accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the affidavit accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the affidavit and open it for editing.
2. In the first section, identify the protected person by entering their name clearly in the designated space. Ensure accuracy to avoid any potential confusion.
3. Next, provide the case number related to this guardianship matter in the respective field. This is crucial for tracking your request.
4. Indicate the county where the guardianship case is being processed. Accurate details will help facilitate the review of your affidavit.
5. In section one, confirm your role by stating that you are the attorney for the petitioner and summarize the necessary services you have rendered.
6. Enter the total amount of attorney fees you are requesting. Remember, this must not exceed $500.00, or $600.00 in cases involving both temporary and permanent guardianship petitions.
7. Provide a detailed calculation of the time spent on the guardianship matter. Separate the hours spent by you and any legal assistants from the total requested fee. Make sure to also state your corresponding hourly rates.
8. Attach an itemization of the time spent on the guardianship matter. This attachment is essential for justifying your fee request.
9. In the following section, describe how you arrived at the requested fee considering factors like customary fees in the community, your experience, and the responsibilities undertaken.
10. Confirm that to the best of your knowledge, no funds have been identified to pay for your fees directly from the protected person.
11. State your usual hourly rate for similar matters and provide the amount you would have requested if billed on a full-fee basis.
12. Complete the affidavit by signing in the designated area and providing your name, bar number, address, and contact details in the spaces provided.
13. Finally, ensure to sign and date the affidavit in accordance with requirements at the bottom, ensuring a notary or clerk acknowledges your signature.
14. Review the entire document for accuracy, then save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your Court Fees In A Affidavit online today and streamline your filing process.