texas guardianship
guardian of the person - CORRECT ANSWER-right to physical possession of
ward
duty of care to ward
guardian of the estate - CORRECT ANSWER-duty of possession and
management of ward's property; enforce obligations in favor of ward;
bring/defend suits by or against the ward.
standard of care for guardian of the estate - CORRECT ANSWER-as a prudent
person would manage his own property, and must account for all rents, profits,
and revenues earned by estate
who may bring suit to establish guardianship? - CORRECT ANSWER-any
person
if the ward is a minor, the suit's venue is: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. where minors
parents reside
2. if parents separated, where parent with greater periods of physical possession
3. if parents deceased, where last surviving parent resided
if the ward is an adult, the suit's venue is: - CORRECT ANSWER-wards county
or residence or county where estate is found
to establish guardianship of an adult, the court must find the following by clear
and convincing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. incapacitated
2. best interest
3. rights will be protected by appointment of guardian
4. alternatives considered but not feasible
with respect to guardianship of an adult person, the ward is incapacitated if -
CORRECT ANSWER-lacks capacity to care for self and physical health. unable
to provide for his food, clothing, shelter, other necessities
with respect to guardianship of an adult's estate, the ward is incapacitated if -
CORRECT ANSWER-unable to manage financial affairs
guardian of the person - CORRECT ANSWER-right to physical possession of
ward
duty of care to ward
guardian of the estate - CORRECT ANSWER-duty of possession and
management of ward's property; enforce obligations in favor of ward;
bring/defend suits by or against the ward.
standard of care for guardian of the estate - CORRECT ANSWER-as a prudent
person would manage his own property, and must account for all rents, profits,
and revenues earned by estate
who may bring suit to establish guardianship? - CORRECT ANSWER-any
person
if the ward is a minor, the suit's venue is: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. where minors
parents reside
2. if parents separated, where parent with greater periods of physical possession
3. if parents deceased, where last surviving parent resided
if the ward is an adult, the suit's venue is: - CORRECT ANSWER-wards county
or residence or county where estate is found
to establish guardianship of an adult, the court must find the following by clear
and convincing evidence: - CORRECT ANSWER-1. incapacitated
2. best interest
3. rights will be protected by appointment of guardian
4. alternatives considered but not feasible
with respect to guardianship of an adult person, the ward is incapacitated if -
CORRECT ANSWER-lacks capacity to care for self and physical health. unable
to provide for his food, clothing, shelter, other necessities
with respect to guardianship of an adult's estate, the ward is incapacitated if -
CORRECT ANSWER-unable to manage financial affairs
