Kentucky Statutes 387.730 – Testamentary nomination — Succession of parent as guardian
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(1) A parent, spouse, or child of a partially disabled or disabled person who has been appointed as limited guardian, guardian, limited conservator, or conservator of that person may, by will, nominate an individual to succeed in that capacity upon the testator‘s death. Such nomination shall be reviewed by the court pursuant to KRS
387.620 upon admitting the will to probate if no other person is serving in that capacity at the time of the testator’s death and no standby guardian or conservator has been appointed.
(2) When the biological or adoptive parents of a disabled person are appointed coguardians of that person and one (1) of the coguardians dies, the survivor shall become the successor guardian without any additional action by the court.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 22, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 24, effective July 1, 1982.
387.620 upon admitting the will to probate if no other person is serving in that capacity at the time of the testator’s death and no standby guardian or conservator has been appointed.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 387.730
- Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Probate: Proving a will
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(2) When the biological or adoptive parents of a disabled person are appointed coguardians of that person and one (1) of the coguardians dies, the survivor shall become the successor guardian without any additional action by the court.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 22, effective July 13, 1990. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 24, effective July 1, 1982.