Rhode Island General Laws 33-16-8. Additional facts shown by petition – Selection of guardian
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The petition shall also set forth the name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward and the name, age, relationship, if any, occupation and address of the proposed guardian, and if the nominee is a natural person, the number of wards for whom the nominee is presently acting as guardian. Notwithstanding any law as to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or the nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual, a bank, or trust company as guardian, if the court determines it is for the best interest of the ward.
History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-8.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-16-8
- 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.
- Guardian: shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for the person and estate or person or estate of any "ward". See Rhode Island General Laws 33-16-2
- Person: means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or an association. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-16-2
- Ward: means a beneficiary of the veterans administration. See Rhode Island General Laws 33-16-2