Section 464-A:23 – Compensation.
464-A:23 Compensation. – Every guardian shall be allowed a reasonable compensation for all proper expenses and services in the discharge of the guardianship. Administrative expenses approved by the court, including but not limited to guardianship fees, legal fees, and appraisal costs shall be paid out of the estate of the ward as a priority […]
Section 464-A:24 – Agent.
464-A:24 Agent. – Every resident guardian who removes from the state, or who goes out of the state with intention of being absent more than a year, and every resident of another state who is appointed guardian within this state, shall forthwith appoint some person residing in the state as his agent to receive […]
Section 464-A:25 – General Powers and Duties of Guardian of the Person.
464-A:25 General Powers and Duties of Guardian of the Person. – I. A guardian of an incapacitated person has the following powers and duties, except as modified by order of the court: (a) To the extent that it is consistent with the terms of any order by a court of competent jurisdiction relating to […]
Section 464-A:26 – General Powers and Duties of Guardian of the Estate.
464-A:26 General Powers and Duties of Guardian of the Estate. – I. The guardian of the estate shall take possession of all of the ward’s real and personal property, and of all rents, income, and benefits therefrom, whether accruing before or after his or her appointment, and of the proceeds arising from the sale, […]
Section 464-A:14 – Who Shall be Conservator.
464-A:14 Who Shall be Conservator. – If the court determines that the person to be protected has voluntarily applied for appointment of a conservator and has voluntarily nominated his conservator, the court may appoint the nominee as conservator for the person to be protected. If, for good cause shown at the hearing, the court […]
Section 464-A:15 – Bond; Notice.
464-A:15 Bond; Notice. – Such conservator shall give bond to the judge of probate, with sufficient sureties, give notice of his appointment as guardians are required to do and be subject to all provisions of law now in force as to guardians as far as they apply to estates of their wards, pursuant to […]
Section 464-A:16 – Termination of Conservatorship.
464-A:16 Termination of Conservatorship. – At any time upon petition signed by the protected person, the court shall direct the termination of the conservatorship and the transfer of all property held thereunder to the protected person. Likewise, if at any time subsequent to the appointment of a conservator it shall appear that the protected […]
Section 464-A:8 – Conduct of Hearing.
464-A:8 Conduct of Hearing. – I. If the proposed ward is within the state and able to attend, he or she must be present at the hearing unless excused under the provisions of this chapter. If the proposed ward is not within the state, but is a resident of the state, and if the […]
Section 464-A:9 – Findings.
464-A:9 Findings. – I. The court, at a hearing convened under this chapter, shall: (a) Inquire into the nature and extent of the functional limitations of the proposed ward; and (b) Ascertain his or her capacity to care for himself or herself or his or her estate. II. If it is determined that the […]
Section 464-A:10 – Who May be Guardian.
464-A:10 Who May be Guardian. – I. Any person who agrees to so serve may be appointed guardian of the person and estate, or the person, or the estate including: (a) A family guardian or volunteer guardian; (b) A professional guardian; or (c) A public guardianship and protection program as described in RSA 547-B. […]