§ 29-8-4. Additional Security on Bond
If in the opinion of the court it shall become necessary for the good of any conservatorship placed or about to be placed in the hands of the county guardian for the county guardian to give additional security on the bond or to give additional bond with security, the court shall have the authority to […]
§ 29-7-7. Petitioning for Appointment of Va Guardian; Requirements of Petitions; Preferences for Appointment
A petition for the appointment of a VA guardian may be filed in the court having jurisdiction by or on behalf of the department or any person designated by the secretary or the secretary’s representative. The petition shall set forth: The name, age, and place of residence of the ward; The names and places of […]
§ 29-8-5. Revocation of Letters of Guardianship or Conservatorship or Other Court Orders Necessary for Good of Ward
The court may, for good cause shown, as provided in Code Section 29-5-92, revoke the letters of guardianship or conservatorship of the county guardian, require additional security on the county guardian’s bond, or issue any other order as is expedient and necessary for the good of any particular conservatorship in the hands of the county […]
§ 29-7-8. Qualifications of Va Guardian
Before making an appointment under this chapter, the court hearing the petition shall be satisfied that the VA guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. The nomination of a person by the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the person’s fitness. A qualified individual shall ordinarily be preferred […]
§ 29-9-1. Application of Chapter
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the court that arises under this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the court arising under this title, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 11 of […]
§ 29-7-9. Individuals or Entities Eligible to Serve as Va Guardians; Discharge or Guardian; Requirements Pending Discharge
The following persons and entities may serve as VA guardians subject to the restrictions listed: An individual deemed fit and proper by the court may be a VA guardian of that individual’s children, parents, and grandparents without limitation; A bank or trust company doing business in this state may serve as a VA guardian under […]
§ 29-7-10. Bond Requirements; Discharge of Surety on Bond
A bank or trust company doing business in this state shall not be required to file a bond for any VA guardianship unless required by the department. Any other person serving as a VA guardian shall execute and file a bond, to be approved by the court, in an amount not less than the sum […]
§ 29-7-11. Investment of Surplus Funds
Every VA guardian shall invest the surplus funds of the ward’s estate in such securities or property as authorized under the laws of this state but only upon prior order of the court; except that the funds may be invested, without prior court authorization, in direct unconditional interest-bearing obligations of this state or of the […]
§ 29-7-12. Expenditure of Ward’s Estate; Insurance; Title to New Property
A VA guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of the ward for the support, maintenance, or education of any person other than the ward, the ward’s spouse, and the children of the ward who are legally dependent on the ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which […]
§ 29-7-13. Annual Accounting Requirements
Every VA guardian shall file with the court annually, in the same manner as provided under the general law for conservators, a full, true, and accurate accounting, on oath, of all moneys received by the VA guardian and disbursements of all moneys, showing the balance in the VA guardian’s hands at the date of the […]