Rhode Island General Laws 33-20-9. Person appointed as conservator – Bond – Powers
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The court shall have full discretionary authority to appoint any suitable person as conservator and may require the conservator to post an adequate surety bond and to make such reports as the court may deem necessary. The conservator shall have the same powers and authority as the guardian of the property of an infant or incompetent and shall be considered as an officer or arm of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1710, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-20-9.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 33-20-9
- 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.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6