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§ 15-10-501. Court Powers – Definitions – Application

Court powers. A court, incident to a court proceeding, possesses and may employ all of the powers and authority expressed in the provisions of this part 5 to maintain the degree of supervision necessary to ensure the timely and proper administration of estates by fiduciaries over whom the court has obtained jurisdiction. Nothing in this […]

§ 15-10-502. Initial Investigation

If, during the administration of an estate, a court desires to be informed about the current status of the administration, then the court, on its own motion or the request of an interested person, and without the need to state any reason for its actions, may: Send a letter to the fiduciary of the estate […]

§ 15-10-504. Surcharge – Contempt – Sanctions Against Fiduciaries

Notice. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, notice to a fiduciary concerning any matters governed by the provisions of this section shall be provided pursuant to section 15-10-505. Surcharge. If a court, after a hearing, determines that a breach of fiduciary duty has occurred or an exercise of power by a fiduciary […]

§ 15-10-505. Notice to Fiduciary – Current Address on File

In all actions undertaken pursuant to this part 5, the following provisions shall govern notice to fiduciaries: In emergency situations. If it appears to a court that an emergency exists because there is an imminent risk of substantial harm to a ward’s or protected person’s health, safety, or welfare or to the financial interests of […]