N.Y. MHY Law § 81.28
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Compensation of guardian
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§ 81.28 Compensation of guardian.\n (a) The court shall establish, and may from time to time modify, a\nplan for the reasonable compensation of the guardian or guardians. The\nplan for compensation of such guardian must take into account the\nspecific authority of the guardian or guardians to provide for the\npersonal needs and/or property management for the incapacitated person,\nand the services provided to the incapacitated person by such guardian.\n (b) If the court finds that the guardian has failed to discharge his\nor her duties satisfactorily in any respect, the court may deny or\nreduce the compensation which would otherwise be allowed.\n
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