South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-5-501. Termination of guardian’s or conservator’s appointment–Liability for prior acts
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A guardian‘s or conservator’s appointment terminates upon the death, resignation or removal of the guardian or conservator or upon the termination of the guardianship or conservatorship. A termination of an appointment does not affect the liability of a guardian or conservator for prior acts or the responsibility of a conservator to account for the minor’s or protected person‘s estate.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-5-501
- 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: includes a "limited guardian" and any reference to a "conservator" includes a "limited conservator. See South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-5-102
- person: refers to either an "interested person" a "person alleged to need protection" or a "protected person" as the context requires, and does not refer to a "person" as defined in §. See South Dakota Codified Laws 29A-5-102
Source: SL 1993, ch 213, § 64; SDCL 30-36-64; SL 1995, ch 167, § 181.