Iowa Code § 633.648

Current through March 29, 2024

Section 633.648 - Appointment of attorney in compromise of personal injury settlements

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 633.642, prior to authorizing a compromise of a claim for damages on account of personal injuries to the protected person, the court may order an independent investigation by an attorney other than by the attorney for the conservator. The cost of such investigation, including a reasonable attorney fee, shall be taxed as part of the cost of the conservatorship.

Iowa Code § 633.648

2019 Acts, ch 57, §34, 43, 44; 2019 Acts, ch 89, §19, 23, 26

Amended by 2019 Iowa, ch 89, s 19, eff. 1/1/2020.

Amended by 2019 Iowa, ch 57, s 34, eff. 1/1/2020.

C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.648