Yes, a family member who is a guardian and/or conservator can file a petition for compensation. In general, the Court will consider fees claimed for fiduciary decision-making, administrative advocacy, or supervision of other care providers if they are reasonable; however, the Court has not been awarding fees for personal services provided by a family member, such as bathing, combing hair, feeding, caring for the ward’s pet, and other similar services.

In re Taha Al-Baseer, 19 A.3d 341, 2011 DC App. LEXIS 231, 10-PR-225, DCC.A., 5-12-11 (2002 INT 276); In re Claudette R. Boyd, 2009 INT 50, 8-5-11; In re Jesse Payton, 2010 INT 77, 8-4-11 order; In re Lena Hawkins, 2010 INT 266, 1-9-12 order; In re Ada Jackson, 2010 INT 93, 1-4-12 order