SLR 2-9.091: GUARDIANSHIPS

(1) Upon receipt of a petition seeking appointment of a guardian, the probate staff shall prepare an order appointing a visitor. The petitioner shall tender the visitor's fee to the visitor upon receipt of a copy of the appointment order. The visitor will not undertake an investigation pursuant to ORS 125.150 or an interview as required by ORS 125.605(4) until the fee has been tendered to the visitor unless the fee has been waived or deferred by the court after receipt and review of an affidavit of indigence.