Montana Statutes
§ 72-5-234 — Procedure For Resignation Or Removal -- Petition, Notice, And Hearing -- Representation By Attorney
Montana·Title 72 ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS·Ch. 5 UPC -- PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP·Part 2 Guardians of Minors
72-5-234 . Procedure for resignation or removal -- petition, notice, and hearing -- representation by attorney.
(1)Any person interested in the welfare of a ward or the ward, if 14 years of age or older, may petition for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interests of the ward. A guardian may petition for permission to resign. A petition for removal or for permission to resign may but need not include a request for appointment of a successor guardian.
(2)After notice and hearing on a petition for removal or for permission to resign, the court may terminate the guardianship and make any further order that may be appropriate.
(3)If at any time in the proceeding the court determines that the interests of the ward are or may be inadequately represented, it
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Legislative History
En. 91A-5-212 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-212; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 449, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 358, L. 2017.
Nearby Sections
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§ 72-5-101
Definitions§ 72-5-102
Consolidation Of Proceedings§ 72-5-105
Through 72-5-109 Reserved§ 72-5-201
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Through 72-5-210 Reserved§ 72-5-214
Through 72-5-220 Reserved