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ID S1352

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Guardian's authority and responsibility terminates upon death, resignation, removal, termination of guardianship, or the minor's death, adoption, marriage, or attainment of majority, but prior liability and accounting obligations remain unaffected.

  • Resignation of a guardian without a successor appointment does not terminate the guardianship until approved by the court.

  • Any interested person or a ward aged 14 or older may petition for removal, modification, or termination of a guardianship on grounds that such action would be in the ward's best interest.

  • After notice and hearing on a petition for removal or resignation, the court may terminate the guardianship and issue appropriate orders.

  • Court may appoint an attorney to represent the minor if the ward's interests are inadequately represented, considering the minor's preference if 14 years of age or older.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that a guardian's authority and responsibility shall terminate upon termination of the guardianship and to revise a provision regarding the resignation of a guardian; and to provide for proceedings for the modification or termination of a guardianship.

GUARDIANS OF MINORS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/23/16 Session Law Chapter 148 Effective: 07/01/2016

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/23/2016

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