(a) Following the appointment of a full or limited guardian or conservator or committee, the court with jurisdiction over the proceeding may order the transfer of jurisdiction to another circuit court in this state or to an appropriate tribunal in another state if it appears to the court that the interests of the protected person will be best served by such transfer. Transfer of jurisdiction to another state shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter forty-four-c of this code.
(b) Upon the transfer, the previously appointed guardian or conservator shall report to the county of transfer that is assuming jurisdiction. Any changes to the appointments shall be made by the court assuming jurisdiction.
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