ID S1233

Guardian authority terminates upon death, resignation, removal, guardianship termination, or minor's death, adoption, marriage, or attainment of majority, but termination does not affect liability for prior acts or obligation to account for ward's funds and assets.

Guardian resignation without successor appointment does not terminate guardianship until court approval is granted.

Any interested person or ward aged 14 or older may petition for guardian removal, guardianship modification, or guardianship termination; guardian may petition for permission to resign.

Person moving to terminate guardianship must prove by clear and convincing evidence both a substantial and material change in circumstances of guardian, parent(s), or minor since guardianship establishment, and that termination is in minor's best interests.

Person moving to remove guardian or modify guardianship must prove by clear and convincing evidence both a substantial and material change in circumstances of guardian, parent(s), prospective co-guardian, or minor, and that removal or modification is in minor's best interests.