72-5-325. Petition for removal or resignation of guardian -- termination of incapacity -- appointment of successor guardian. (1) On petition of the ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare, the court, after hearing, may remove a guardian if in the best interests of the ward. On petition of the guardian, the court, after hearing, may accept a resignation.
(2) An order adjudicating incapacity may specify a minimum period, not exceeding 6 months, during which a petition for an adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated may not be filed without special leave. Subject to that restriction, the ward or any person interested in the welfare of the ward may petition for an order that the ward is no longer incapacitated and for termination of the guardianship. A request for an order may also be made informally to the court, and any person who knowingly interferes with transmission of the request may be adjudged guilty of contempt of court.
(3) Upon removal, resignation, or death of the guardian or if the guardian is determined to be incapacitated, the court may appoint a successor guardian and make any other appropriate order. Before appointing a successor guardian or ordering that a ward's incapacity has terminated, the court shall follow the same procedures to safeguard the rights of the ward that apply to a petition for appointment of a guardian.
History: En. 91A-5-307 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-307; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 582, L. 1989.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 5. Upc -- Persons Under Disability Guardianship and Conservatorship
Part 3. Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
72-5-301. Consent to jurisdiction by acceptance of appointment
72-5-303. Recognition of appointment of guardian by foreign will
72-5-304. Objection by alleged incapacitated person to testamentary appointment
72-5-306. Purpose and basis for guardianship
72-5-307. through 72-5-310 reserved
72-5-311. Venue for proceedings for court appointment of guardian
72-5-312. Who may be guardian -- priorities
72-5-313. Visitor in guardianship proceedings defined
72-5-314. Notices in guardianship proceedings
72-5-316. Findings -- order of appointment
72-5-318. Request for notice -- interested person
72-5-319. Contents of petition for appointment of guardian
72-5-320. Purposes for establishment of limited guardianship
72-5-321. Powers and duties of guardian of incapacitated person