Ky. Rev. Stat. § 387.090

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
Section 387.090 - Removal of guardian, limited guardian or conservator
(1) The District Court shall remove a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator if:
(a) The guardian, limited guardian, or conservator becomes insane, moves out of the Commonwealth, becomes incapable of discharging the duties of the appointment, or fails for any reason to discharge the duties of the appointment; or
(b) The District Court deems the removal of the guardian, limited guardian, or conservator to be in the best interest of the ward.
(2) The District Court may permit a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator to resign if the guardian, limited guardian, or conservator first files a final settlement and delivers the ward's estate as directed by the District Court.
(3) When a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator resigns or is removed from office by the District Court, the District Court shall appoint a new person or entity to serve as the ward's guardian, limited guardian, or conservator.
(4) The District Court may remove a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator for failing to make an account or inventory as required by law, or as may be required by the District Court, or for failing to give additional surety when required.

KRS 387.090

Effective:7/13/1990
Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 14, effective7/13/1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 67, sec. 1, effective 7/15/1986. -- Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 154, effective 7/13/1984. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2024, 2026.