SB 2874 Summary

• Revises Mississippi's guardianship and conservatorship laws by amending definitions, jurisdiction requirements, and notice procedures under the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.

• Authorizes courts to combine guardianship and conservatorship proceedings into a single case when the same person serves as both guardian and conservator, and requires fiduciaries to take an oath.

• Allows courts to waive attorney representation requirements for guardians and conservators if retaining an attorney would impose an undue burden on the ward's estate.

• Expands notice and summons requirements to ensure proper notification to respondents, family members, and interested parties, and clarifies hearing procedures for appointment of guardians, conservators, and emergency guardians/conservators.

• Repeals Article 4 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (sections 93-14-401 through 93-14-403) regarding registration and recognition of foreign guardianship and conservatorship orders.