Rhode Island § 33-15.1-10 § 33-15.1-10. Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 33-15.1-10 — § 33-15.1-10. Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.

Rhode Island § 33-15.1-10

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-15.1Guardianship of Minors

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.1-10 (2026).

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§ 33-15.1-10. Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.
No person shall be appointed guardian of the person of another, unless notice of the
            application for the appointment has been served upon the intended ward in person at
            least fourteen (14) days prior to any action on the application. Provided, if the
            intended ward is a minor under the age of twelve (12) years, in lieu of personal service,
            notice may be served upon any of the next of kin of the ward, or other interested
            person or friend, as the court may direct.
         

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§ 33-15.1-10. Notice on ward for appointment of guardian of person.

No person shall be appointed guardian of the person of another, unless notice of the application for the appointment has been served upon the intended ward in person at least fourteen (14) days prior to any action on the application. Provided, if the intended ward is a minor under the age of twelve (12) years, in lieu of personal service, notice may be served upon any of the next of kin of the ward, or other interested person or friend, as the court may direct.