(a) A guardian, conservator or like fiduciary appointed in another state may be appointed to serve as a guardian or conservator in this state upon presentation of a petition therefor, proof of appointment, and a certified copy of such portion of the court record in the other state as the court in this state may require.
(b) Upon proper notice of hearing to all persons entitled to such notice under section six, article two of this chapter, a hearing shall be held, at which the court may, in its discretion, determine that the appointment in another state has sufficiently fulfilled the requirements of this chapter. Upon such determination, appointment will be ordered forthwith, and the guardian/conservator shall immediately assume all responsibilities and duties required under the provisions of this chapter.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44A. West Virginia Guardianship and Conservatorship Act
Article 1. Definitions and General Provisions
§44A-1-1. Short Title and Legislative Findings
§44A-1-2. Determinations and Appointments Under Prior Law
§44A-1-5. Rules of Civil Procedure
§44A-1-6. Relationship to Other Laws
§44A-1-7. Transfer of Venue Following Appointment
§44A-1-9. Posting of Bonds; Actions on Bond
§44A-1-10. Mandatory Education; Written Material; and Forms
§44A-1-11. Guardian or Conservator Who Resides Out of State to Designate Resident Agent
§44A-1-12. Appointment of Guardian or Conservator Acting in Another State