TITLE 15

UNIFORM PROBATE CODE

CHAPTER 5

PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2027] UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT [EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027]

PART 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

15-5-112.  EFFECT OF DEATH, REMOVAL, OR RESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN OR CONSERVATOR. [effective january 1, 2027] (1) Appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates on the death or removal of the guardian or conservator or when the court under subsection (2) of this section approves a resignation of the guardian or conservator.

(2)  A guardian or conservator shall petition the court in order to resign. The petition may include a request that the court appoint a successor. Resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective on the date the resignation is approved by the court.

(3)  Death, removal, or resignation of a guardian or conservator does not affect liability for a previous act or the obligation to account for:

(a)  An action taken on behalf of the individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship; or

(b)  The individual subject to guardianship’s or conservatorship’s funds or other property.

History:

[15-5-112, added 2026, ch. 79, sec. 3, p. 333.]