§ 33-15-18 - Removal of limited guardian or guardian or conservator – Resignation. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 33-15-18

   § 33-15-18  Removal of limited guardian orguardian or conservator – Resignation. – (a) Removal may be requested by the ward or anyone acting on behalf of theward, including the limited guardian, guardian or conservator. The ward mayretain counsel for this purpose.

   (1) The court shall remove any limited guardians, guardian orconservator appointed or approved by it upon finding that the limited guardian,guardian or conservator has not fulfilled, or is no longer able to fulfill, theduties of the appointment as set forth by the order itself and/or the limitedguardianship and guardianship law.

   (2) The court shall remove any limited guardian or guardianor conservator upon finding that the ward, based on a decision makingassessment tool, has the capacity to make decisions regarding his or her healthcare, finances, residence, and/or relationships.

   (b) A limited guardian or guardian or conservator may resign.The court shall accept the resignation of any limited guardian or guardian orconservator after he or she has accounted with the court for the estate of hisor her ward in his or her possession and filed a report regarding the status ofthe ward including the ward's current residence and condition.