Section 1003 Of Chapter 1. Rules Of Practice From California Probate Code >> Division 3. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.
1003
. (a) The court may, on its own motion or on request of a
personal representative, guardian, conservator, trustee, or other
interested person, appoint a guardian ad litem at any stage of a
proceeding under this code to represent the interest of any of the
following persons, if the court determines that representation of the
interest otherwise would be inadequate:
(1) A minor.
(2) An incapacitated person.
(3) An unborn person.
(4) An unascertained person.
(5) A person whose identity or address is unknown.
(6) A designated class of persons who are not ascertained or are
not in being.
(b) If not precluded by a conflict of interest, a guardian ad
litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.
(c) The reasonable expenses of the guardian ad litem, including
compensation and attorney's fees, shall be determined by the court
and paid as the court orders, either out of the property of the
estate involved or by the petitioner or from such other source as the
court orders.