Sec. 1158.559. DAMAGES; REMOVAL. (a) If the guardian of the estate neglects to comply with Section 1158.558, including to file the deed of trust securing a lien in the proper county, the guardian and the sureties on the guardian's bond shall, after complaint and citation, be held liable for the use of the estate and for all damages resulting from the guardian's neglect, and the court may remove the guardian.
(b) Damages under this section may be recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1158 - Sale or Partition of Ward's Property
Subchapter L. Approval of Sale of Real Property and Transfer of Title
Section 1158.552. Action of Court on Report
Section 1158.553. Approval of Sale When Bond Not Required
Section 1158.554. Sufficiency of Bond
Section 1158.555. Increased or Additional Bond Not Required
Section 1158.556. Approval or Disapproval Order