§ 44A-4-4 — Removal of guardian or conservator

Upon the petition of any interested person or upon the motion of the court, the court may remove a guardian or conservator or order other appropriate relief if the guardian or conservator:

(1) Is acting under an order entered pursuant to material misrepresentation or mistake, whether fraudulent or innocent;

(2) Has an incapacity or illness, including substance abuse, which affects his or her fitness to perform or is adjudged to be a protected person in this or in any other jurisdiction;

(3) Is convicted of a crime which reflects upon his or her fitness to perform;

(4) Wastes or mismanages the estate, unreasonably withholds distributions or makes distributions in a negligent or reckless manner or otherwise abuses powers or fails to discharge duties;

(5) Neglects the care and custody of the protected person or legal dependents;

(6) Has an interest adverse to the faithful performance of duties such that there is a substantial risk that the guardian or conservator will fail to properly perform those duties;

(7) Fails to file reports or accountings when required, or fails to comply with any court order;

(8) Fails to file sufficient bond after being ordered by the court to do so;

(9) Avoids service of process or notice;

(10) Becomes incapable of performing duties; or

(11) Is not acting in the best interests of the protected person or of the estate, with or without fault. The court may appoint a temporary guardian pending a determination on a petition for removal of a guardian or conservator.

Legislative History

1994 Reg. Sess., HB4508