No person other than a bank or trust company shall be guardian of more than five wards at one time, unless all the wards are members of one family. Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the veterans administration or other interested person alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than five wards as provided in this section and requesting his or her discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from such guardian and shall discharge him or her from guardianships in excess of five and forthwith appoint a successor.
Source: L. 45: p. 653, § 4. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (4). CRS 53: § 143-3-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-4. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 621, § 126, effective May 24.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 28 - Military and Veterans
Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law
§ 28-5-203. Administrator as Party in Interest
§ 28-5-204. Guardian Appointed When Necessary
§ 28-5-205. Limitation on Number of Wards
§ 28-5-206. Appointment of Guardian - Petition
§ 28-5-207. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian of Infant
§ 28-5-208. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian for Incompetent
§ 28-5-209. Notice of Filing Petition
§ 28-5-211. Accounts of Securities - Notices and Hearings
§ 28-5-212. Penalty for Failure to Account
§ 28-5-213. Compensation of Guardians
§ 28-5-215. Maintenance and Support
§ 28-5-216. Purchase of Home for Ward
§ 28-5-217. Copies of Public Records to Be Furnished
§ 28-5-218. Discharge of Guardian - Release of Sureties
§ 28-5-219. Record Not Construed as Legal Adjudication
§ 28-5-220. Certification or Commitment to Veterans Administration
§ 28-5-221. Liberal Construction