West Virginia § 44-10-5 Bond of guardian

West Virginia Statutes

§ 44-10-5 — Bond of guardian

West Virginia § 44-10-5

Ch. 44ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES AND TRUSTS

Art. 10GUARDIANS AND WARDS GENERALLY

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 44-10-5 (2026).

Text

(a)Every guardian, except in the case of a testamentary guardian where the will otherwise directs and the court in which the will is recorded deems it unnecessary for the safety of the ward, shall give bond with security to be approved by the court by whom he or she is appointed, or before whom he or she accepts the trust, in such penalty as shall be prescribed by the court.

(b)The bond shall be given before the clerk of the court in which the petition is filed.

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(a) Every guardian, except in the case of a testamentary guardian where the will otherwise directs and the court in which the will is recorded deems it unnecessary for the safety of the ward, shall give bond with security to be approved by the court by whom he or she is appointed, or before whom he or she accepts the trust, in such penalty as shall be prescribed by the court.

(b) The bond shall be given before the clerk of the court in which the petition is filed.