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CA Prob Code § 1460 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1460.

1460.  (a) Subject to Sections 1202 and 1203, if notice of hearing is required under this division but the applicable provision does not fix the manner of giving notice of hearing, the notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 15 days before the day of the hearing as provided in this section.(b) Subject to subdivision (e), the petitioner, who includes, for purposes of this section, a person filing a petition, report, or account, shall cause the notice of hearing to be delivered pursuant to Section 1215, to each of the following persons:(1) The guardian or conservator.(2) The ward or the conservatee.(3) The spouse of the ward or conservatee, if the ward or conservatee has a spouse, or the domestic partner of the conservatee, if the conservatee has a domestic partner.(4) Any person who has requested special notice of the matter, as provided in Section 2700.(5) For any hearing on a petition to terminate a guardianship, to accept the resignation of a guardian, or to remove a guardian, the persons described in subdivision (c) of Section 1510.(6) For any hearing to consider terminating a conservatorship, to accept the resignation of a conservator, or to remove a conservator, the persons described in subdivision (b) of Section 1821.(c) The clerk of the court shall cause the notice of the hearing to be posted as provided in Section 1230 if the posting is required by subdivision (c) of Section 2543.(d) Except as provided in subdivision (e), this section does not excuse compliance with the requirements for notice to a person who has requested special notice pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2700) of Part 4.(e) The court, for good cause, may dispense with the notice otherwise required to be given to a person as provided in this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 417, Sec. 5. (AB 1194) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Prob Code § 1460.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1460.1.

1460.1.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, no notice is required to be given to any child under the age of 12 years if the court determines either of the following:(a) Notice was properly given to a parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of the minor, with whom the minor resides.(b) The petition is brought by a parent, guardian, or other person having legal custody of the minor, with whom the minor resides.(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 724, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Prob Code § 1461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1461.

1461.  (a) As used in this section, “director” means:(1) The Director of State Hospitals when the state hospital referred to in subdivision (b) is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of State Hospitals.(2) The Director of Developmental Services when the state hospital referred to in subdivision (b) is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Developmental Services.(b) Notice of the time and place of hearing on the petition, report, or account, and a copy of the petition, report, or account, shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to the director at the director’s office in Sacramento or to the electronic address designated by the director for receipt of notice pursuant to this code, at least 15 days before the hearing if both of the following conditions exist:(1) The ward or conservatee is or has been during the guardianship or conservatorship proceeding a patient in, or on leave from, a state hospital under the jurisdiction of the State Department of State Hospitals or the State Department of Developmental Services.(2) The petition, report, or account is filed under any one or more of the following provisions: Section 1510, 1820, 1861, 2212, 2403, 2421, 2422, or 2423; Article 7 (commencing with Section 2540) of Chapter 6 of Part 4; Section 2580, 2592, or 2620; Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 2670) of Part 4; Section 3080 or 3088; or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3100) of Part 6. Notice under this section is not required in the case of an account pursuant to Section 2620 if the total guardianship or conservatorship assets are less than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) and the gross annual income, exclusive of any public assistance income, is less than six thousand dollars ($6,000), and the ward or conservatee is not a patient in, or on leave or on outpatient status from, a state hospital at the time of the filing of the petition.(c) If the ward or conservatee has been discharged from the state hospital, the director, upon ascertaining the facts, may file with the court a certificate stating that the ward or conservatee is not indebted to the state and waive the giving of further notices under this section. Upon the filing of the certificate of the director, compliance with this section thereafter is not required unless the certificate is revoked by the director and notice of the revocation is filed with the court.(d) The statute of limitations does not run against any claim of the State Department of State Hospitals or the State Department of Developmental Services against the estate of the ward or conservatee for board, care, maintenance, or transportation with respect to an account that is settled without giving the notice required by this section.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 27. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 1461.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1461.4.

1461.4.  (a) The petitioner shall deliver pursuant to Section 1215 a notice of the hearing and a copy of the petition to the director of the regional center for the developmentally disabled at least 30 days before the day of the hearing on a petition for appointment in any case in which all of the following conditions exist:(1) The proposed ward or conservatee has developmental disabilities.(2) The proposed guardian or conservator is not the natural parent of the proposed ward or conservatee.(3) The proposed guardian or conservator is a provider of board and care, treatment, habilitation, or other services to persons with developmental disabilities or is a spouse or employee of a provider.(4) The proposed guardian or conservator is not a public entity.(b) The regional center shall file a written report and recommendation with the court regarding the suitability of the petitioners to meet the needs of the proposed ward or conservatee in any case described in subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 28. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 1461.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1461.5.

1461.5.  Notice of the time and place of hearing on a petition, report, or account, and a notice of the filing of an inventory, together with a copy of the petition, report, inventory, or account, shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to the office of the Veterans Administration having jurisdiction over the area in which the court is located at least 15 days before the hearing, or within 15 days after the inventory is filed, if both of the following conditions exist:(a) The guardianship or conservatorship estate consists or will consist wholly or in part of any of the following:(1) Money received from the Veterans Administration.(2) Revenue or profit from such money or from property acquired wholly or in part from such money.(3) Property acquired wholly or in part with such money or from such property.(b) The petition, report, inventory, or account is filed under any one or more of the following provisions: Section 1510, 1601, 1820, 1861, 1874, 2422, or 2423; Article 7 (commencing with Section 2540) of Chapter 6 of Part 4; Section 2570, 2571, 2580, 2592, 2610, 2613, or 2620; Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 2640) of Part 4; Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 2670) of Part 4; Section 3080 or 3088; or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3100) of Part 6.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 29. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Prob Code § 1461.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1461.7.

1461.7.  Unless the court for good cause dispenses with such notice, notice of the time and place of the hearing on a petition, report, or account, together with a copy of the petition, report, or account, shall be given to the same persons who are required to be given notice under Section 2581 for the period and in the manner provided in this chapter if both of the following conditions exist:(a) A conservator of the estate has been appointed under Article 5 (commencing with Section 1845) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 for a person who is missing and whose whereabouts is unknown.(b) The petition, report, or account is filed in the conservatorship proceeding under any one or more of the following provisions:(1) Section 1861 or 2423.(2) Article 7 (commencing with Section 2540) of Chapter 6 of Part 4.(3) Section 2570, 2571, 2580, 2592, or 2620.(4) Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 2640) of Part 4.(5) Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 2670) of Part 4.(6) Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3100) of Part 6.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 1467 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1467.

1467.  If service is made by mail pursuant to this division in the manner authorized in Section 415.30 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the service is complete on the date a written acknowledgment of receipt is executed.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 1469 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3 - Notices|Section 1469.

1469.  Where a provision of this division applies the provisions of this code applicable to personal representatives to proceedings under this division, a reference to Section 1220 in the provisions applicable to personal representatives shall be deemed to be a reference to this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 1470 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Appointment of Legal Counsel|Section 1470.

1470.  (a) The court may appoint private legal counsel for a ward, a proposed ward, a conservatee, or a proposed conservatee in any proceeding under this division if the court determines the person is not otherwise represented by legal counsel and that the appointment would be helpful to the resolution of the matter or is necessary to protect the person’s interests.(b) If a person is furnished legal counsel under this section, the court shall, upon conclusion of the matter, fix a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses of counsel. The sum may, in the discretion of the court, include compensation for services rendered, and expenses incurred, before the date of the order appointing counsel.(c) The court shall order the sum fixed under subdivision (b) to be paid:(1) If the person for whom legal counsel is appointed is an adult, from the estate of that person.(2) If the person for whom legal counsel is appointed is a minor, by a parent or the parents of the minor or from the minor’s estate, or any combination thereof, in any proportions the court deems just.(3) If a ward or proposed ward is furnished legal counsel for a guardianship proceeding, upon its own motion or that of a party, the court shall determine whether a parent or parents of the ward or proposed ward or the estate of the ward or proposed ward is financially unable to pay all or a portion of the cost of counsel appointed pursuant to this section. Any portion of the cost of that counsel that the court finds the parent or parents or the estate of the ward or proposed ward is unable to pay shall be paid by the county. The Judicial Council shall adopt guidelines to assist in determining financial eligibility for county payment of counsel appointed by the court pursuant to this chapter.(d) The court may make an order under subdivision (c) requiring payment by a parent or parents of the minor only after the parent or parents, as the case may be, have been given notice and the opportunity to be heard on whether the order would be just under the circumstances of the particular case.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 719, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Prob Code § 1472 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Appointment of Legal Counsel|Section 1472.

1472.  (a) If a person is furnished legal counsel under Section 1471:(1) The court shall, upon conclusion of the matter, fix a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses of counsel and shall make a determination of the person’s ability to pay all or a portion of that sum. The sum may, in the discretion of the court, include compensation for services rendered, and expenses incurred, before the date of the order appointing counsel.(2) If the court determines that the person has the ability to pay all or a portion of the sum, the court shall order the conservator of the estate or, if none, the person, to pay in any installments and in any manner the court determines to be reasonable and compatible with the person’s financial ability.(3) In a proceeding under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3100) of Part 6 for court authorization of a proposed transaction involving community property, the court may order payment out of the proceeds of the transaction.(4) If a conservator is not appointed for the person furnished legal counsel, the order for payment may be enforced in the same manner as a money judgment.(b) If the court determines that a person furnished private counsel under Section 1471 lacks the ability to pay all or a portion of the sum determined under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), the county shall pay the sum to the private counsel to the extent the court determines the person is unable to pay.(c) The payment ordered by the court under subdivision (a) shall be made to the county if the public defender has been appointed or if private counsel has been appointed to perform the duties of the public defender and the county has compensated that counsel. In the case of other court-appointed counsel, the payment shall be made to that counsel.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 572, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Prob Code § 1474 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Appointment of Legal Counsel|Section 1474.

1474.  If an Indian custodian or biological parent of an Indian child lacks the financial ability to retain counsel and requests the appointment of counsel in proceedings described in Section 1459.5, the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 1912 of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 et seq.) and Section 23.13 of Title 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations are applicable.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 838, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Prob Code § 1488 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Transitional Provisions|Section 1488.

1488.  If before January 1, 1981, an adult has in a signed writing nominated a person to serve as guardian if a guardian is in the future appointed for such adult, such nomination shall be deemed to be a nomination of a conservator. This section applies whether or not the signed writing was executed in the same manner as a witnessed will so long as the person signing the writing had at the time the writing was signed sufficient capacity to form an intelligent preference.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 1489 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Transitional Provisions|Section 1489.

1489.  If, before January 1, 1981, a parent or other person has in a signed writing appointed a person to serve as the guardian of the person or estate or both of a minor, or as the guardian of the property the minor receives from or by designation of the person making the appointment, such appointment shall be deemed to be a nomination of a guardian if the requirements of Section 1500 or 1501 are satisfied and, in such case, shall be given the same effect it would have under Section 1500 or 1501, as the case may be, if made on or after January 1, 1981. This section applies whether or not the signed writing is a will or deed so long as the person signing the writing had at the time the writing was signed sufficient capacity to form an intelligent preference.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 1490 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 1 - DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Transitional Provisions|Section 1490.

1490.  Except as set forth in Section 1510.1, when used in any statute of this state with reference to an adult or to the person of a married minor, “guardian” means the conservator of that adult or the conservator of the person in the case of the married minor.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 244. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Prob Code § 1600 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 2 - GUARDIANSHIP|CHAPTER 2 - Termination|Section 1600.

1600.  (a) A guardianship of the person or estate or both terminates when the ward attains majority unless, pursuant to Section 1510.1, the ward requests the extension of, or consents to the extension of, the guardianship of the person until the ward attains 21 years of age.(b) A guardianship of the person terminates upon the death of the ward, the adoption of the ward, or upon the emancipation of the ward under Section 7002 of the Family Code.(c) A guardianship of the estate terminates upon the death of the ward, except as provided by Section 2467 and Article 4 (commencing with Section 2630) of Chapter 7 of Part 4, and except as otherwise provided by law.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 73, Sec. 1. (AB 2113) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Prob Code § 1601 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 2 - GUARDIANSHIP|CHAPTER 2 - Termination|Section 1601.

1601.  Upon petition of the guardian, a parent, the minor ward, or, in the case of an Indian child custody proceeding, an Indian custodian or the ward’s tribe, the court may make an order terminating the guardianship if the court determines that it is in the ward’s best interest to terminate the guardianship. Upon petition of a ward who is 18 years of age or older, the court shall make an order terminating the guardianship. Notice of the hearing on the petition shall be given for the period and in the manner provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1460) of Part 1.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 694, Sec. 5. (AB 900) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Prob Code § 1602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 2 - GUARDIANSHIP|CHAPTER 2 - Termination|Section 1602.

1602.  (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that guardians perform a critical and important role in the lives of minors, frequently assuming a parental role and caring for a child when the child’s parent or parents are unable or unwilling to do so.(b) Upon making a determination that a guardianship should be terminated pursuant to Section 1601, the court may consider whether continued visitation between the ward and the guardian is in the ward’s best interest. As part of the order of termination, the court shall have jurisdiction to issue an order providing for ongoing visitation between a former guardian and his or her former minor ward after the termination of the guardianship. The order granting or denying visitation may not be modified unless the court determines, based upon evidence presented, that there has been a significant change of circumstances since the court issued the order and that modification of the order is in the best interest of the child.(c) A copy of the visitation order shall be filed in any court proceeding relating to custody of the minor. If a prior order has not been filed, and a proceeding is not pending relating to the custody of the minor in the court of any county, the visitation order may be used as the sole basis for opening a file in the court of the county in which the custodial parent resides. While a parent of the child has custody of the child, proceedings for modification of the visitation order shall be determined in a proceeding under the Family Code.(Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 301, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Prob Code § 1610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 2 - GUARDIANSHIP|CHAPTER 3 - Permanent and Stable Home|Section 1610.

1610.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of children to be raised in a permanent, safe, stable, and loving environment.(b) Unwarranted petitions, applications, or motions other than discovery motions after the guardianship has been established create an environment that can be harmful to children and are inconsistent with the goals of permanency, safety, and stability.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 493, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Prob Code § 1611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 2 - GUARDIANSHIP|CHAPTER 3 - Permanent and Stable Home|Section 1611.

1611.  If a person files a petition for visitation, termination of the guardianship, or instruction to the guardian that is unmeritorious, or intended to harass or annoy the guardian, and the person has previously filed pleadings in the guardianship proceedings that were unmeritorious, or intended to harass or annoy the guardian, this petition shall be grounds for the court to determine that the person is a vexatious litigant for the purposes of Title 3a (commencing with Section 391) of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. For these purposes, the term “new litigation” shall include petitions for visitation, termination of the guardianship, or instruction to the guardian.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1118, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2003.)