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CA Prob Code § 2628 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 7 - Inventory and Accounts|ARTICLE 3 - Accounts|Section 2628.

2628.  (a) The court may make an order that the guardian or conservator need not present the accounts otherwise required by this chapter so long as all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The estate at the beginning and end of the accounting period for which an account is otherwise required consisted of property, exclusive of the residence of the ward or conservatee, of a total net value of less than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).(2) The income of the estate for each month of the accounting period, exclusive of public benefit payments, was less than two thousand dollars ($2,000).(3) All income of the estate during the accounting period, if not retained, was spent for the benefit of the ward or conservatee.(b) Notwithstanding that the court has made an order under subdivision (a), the ward or conservatee or any interested person may petition the court for an order requiring the guardian or conservator to present an account as otherwise required by this chapter or the court on its own motion may make that an order. An order under this subdivision may be made ex parte or on such notice of hearing as the court in its discretion requires.(c) For any accounting period during which all of the conditions of subdivision (a) are not satisfied, the guardian or conservator shall present the account as otherwise required by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 553, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Prob Code § 2630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 7 - Inventory and Accounts|ARTICLE 4 - Accounts on Termination of Relationship|Section 2630.

2630.  The termination of the relationship of guardian and ward or conservator and conservatee by the death of either, by the ward attaining majority, by the determination of the court that the guardianship or conservatorship is no longer necessary, by the removal or resignation of the guardian or conservator, or for any other reason, does not cause the court to lose jurisdiction of the proceeding for the purpose of settling the accounts of the guardian or conservator or for any other purpose incident to the enforcement of the judgments and orders of the court upon such accounts or upon the termination of the relationship.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2631 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 7 - Inventory and Accounts|ARTICLE 4 - Accounts on Termination of Relationship|Section 2631.

2631.  (a) Upon the death of the ward or conservatee, the guardian or conservator may contract for and pay a reasonable sum for the expenses of the last illness and the disposition of the remains of the deceased ward or conservatee, and for unpaid court-approved attorney’s fees, and may pay the unpaid expenses of the guardianship or conservatorship accruing before or after the death of the ward or conservatee, in full or in part, to the extent reasonable, from any personal property of the deceased ward or conservatee which is under the control of the guardian or conservator.(b) If after payment of expenses under subdivision (a), the total market value of the remaining estate of the decedent does not exceed the amount determined under Section 13100, the guardian or conservator may petition the court for an order permitting the guardian or conservator to liquidate the decedent’s estate. The guardian or conservator may petition even though there is a will of the decedent in existence if the will does not appoint an executor or if the named executor refuses to act. No notice of the petition need be given. If the order is granted, the guardian or conservator may sell personal property of the decedent, withdraw money of the decedent in an account in a financial institution, and collect a debt, claim, or insurance proceeds owed to the decedent or the decedent’s estate, and a person having possession or control shall pay or deliver the money or property to the guardian or conservator.(c) After payment of expenses, the guardian or conservator may transfer any remaining property as provided in Division 8 (commencing with Section 13000). For this purpose, the value of the property of the deceased ward or conservatee shall be determined after the deduction of the expenses so paid.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 563, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Prob Code § 2632 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 7 - Inventory and Accounts|ARTICLE 4 - Accounts on Termination of Relationship|Section 2632.

2632.  (a) As used in this section:(1) “Incapacitated” means lack of capacity to serve as guardian or conservator.(2) “Legal representative” means the personal representative of a deceased guardian or conservator or the conservator of the estate of an incapacitated guardian or conservator.(b) If a guardian or conservator dies or becomes incapacitated and a legal representative is appointed for the deceased or incapacitated guardian or conservator, the legal representative shall, not later than 60 days after appointment unless the court extends the time, file an account of the administration of the deceased or incapacitated guardian or conservator.(c) If a guardian or conservator dies or becomes incapacitated and no legal representative is appointed for the deceased or incapacitated guardian or conservator, or if the guardian or conservator absconds, the court may compel the attorney for the deceased, incapacitated, or absconding guardian or conservator or the attorney of record in the guardianship or conservatorship proceeding to file an account of the administration of the deceased, incapacitated, or absconding guardian or conservator.(d) The legal representative or attorney shall exercise reasonable diligence in preparing an account under this section. Verification of the account may be made on information and belief. The court shall settle the account as in other cases. The court shall allow reasonable compensation to the legal representative or the attorney for preparing the account. The amount allowed shall be a charge against the estate that was being administered by the deceased, incapacitated, or absconding guardian or conservator. Legal services for which compensation shall be allowed to the attorney under this subdivision include those services rendered by any paralegal performing the services under the direction and supervision of an attorney. The petition or application for compensation shall set forth the hours spent and services performed by the paralegal.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2633 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 7 - Inventory and Accounts|ARTICLE 4 - Accounts on Termination of Relationship|Section 2633.

2633.  Subject to Section 2630, where the guardianship or conservatorship terminates before the inventory of the estate has been filed, the court, in its discretion and upon such notice as the court may require, may make an order that the guardian or conservator need not file the inventory and appraisal and that the guardian or conservator shall file an account covering only those assets of the estate of which the guardian or conservator has possession or control.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2650.

2650.  A guardian or conservator may be removed for any of the following causes:(a) Failure to use ordinary care and diligence in the management of the estate.(b) Failure to file an inventory or an account within the time allowed by law or by court order.(c) Continued failure to perform duties or incapacity to perform duties suitably.(d) Conviction of a felony, whether before or after appointment as guardian or conservator.(e) Gross immorality.(f) Having such an interest adverse to the faithful performance of duties that there is an unreasonable risk that the guardian or conservator will fail faithfully to perform duties.(g) In the case of a guardian of the person or a conservator of the person, acting in violation of any provision of Section 2356.(h) In the case of a guardian of the estate or a conservator of the estate, insolvency or bankruptcy of the guardian or conservator.(i) In the case of a conservator appointed by a court in another jurisdiction, removal because that person would not have been appointed in this state despite being eligible to serve under the law of this state.(j) In any other case in which the court in its discretion determines that removal is in the best interests of the ward or conservatee; but, in considering the best interests of the ward, if the guardian was nominated under Section 1500 or 1501, the court shall take that fact into consideration.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 553, Sec. 26. (SB 940) Effective January 1, 2015. Operative January 1, 2016, by Stats. 2014, Ch. 553, Sec. 29.)
CA Prob Code § 2651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2651.

2651.  The ward or conservatee, the spouse of the ward or the spouse or domestic partner of the conservatee, any relative or friend of the ward or conservatee, or any interested person may apply by petition to the court to have the guardian or conservator removed. The petition shall state facts showing cause for removal.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 893, Sec. 41. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Prob Code § 2652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2652.

2652.  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.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2653 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2653.

2653.  (a) The guardian or conservator, the ward or conservatee, the spouse of the ward or the spouse or registered domestic partner of the conservatee, a relative or friend of the ward or conservatee, and any interested person may appear at the hearing and support or oppose the petition.(b) If the court determines that cause for removal of the guardian or conservator exists, the court may remove the guardian or conservator, revoke the letters of guardianship or conservatorship, and enter judgment accordingly and, in the case of a guardianship or conservatorship of the estate, order the guardian or conservator to file an accounting and to surrender the estate to the person legally entitled thereto. If the guardian or conservator fails to file the accounting as ordered, the court may compel the accounting pursuant to Section 2620.2.(c) If the court removes the guardian or conservator for cause, as described in subdivisions (a) to (g), inclusive, of Section 2650 or Section 2655, all of the following shall apply:(1) The court shall award the petitioner the costs of the petition and other expenses and costs of litigation, including attorney’s fees, incurred under this article.(2) The guardian or conservator may not deduct from, or charge to, the estate the guardian’s or conservator’s costs of opposing the petition for removal, and is personally liable for those costs and expenses.(3) If the court removes a professional fiduciary as guardian or conservator for cause, the court shall report that determination and the basis for removal to the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau. If the court reports an action taken under this section, the court shall provide the bureau, at no charge, with access to the information, including confidential information, regarding its investigation of the professional fiduciary contained in court records. The bureau shall maintain the confidentiality of the information, as required by paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 6580 of the Business and Professions Code or any other applicable state or federal law.(d) A superior court shall not be required to perform any duties imposed pursuant to the amendments to this section enacted by the measure that added this subdivision until the Legislature makes an appropriation identified for this purpose.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 417, Sec. 26. (AB 1194) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Prob Code § 2654 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2654.

2654.  Whenever it appears that the ward or conservatee or the estate may suffer loss or injury during the time required for notice and hearing under this article, the court, on its own motion or on petition, may do either or both of the following:(a) Suspend the powers of the guardian or conservator pending notice and hearing to such extent as the court deems necessary.(b) Compel the guardian or conservator to surrender the estate to a custodian designated by the court.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 1 - Removal of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2655.

2655.  (a) A guardian or conservator may be removed from office if the guardian or conservator is found in contempt for disobeying an order of the court.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a guardian or conservator may be removed from office under subdivision (a) by a court order reciting the facts and without further showing or notice.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2660 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 2 - Resignation of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2660.

2660.  A guardian or conservator may at any time file with the court a petition tendering the resignation of the guardian or conservator. 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. The court shall allow such resignation when it appears proper, to take effect at such time as the court shall fix, and may make any order as may be necessary to deal with the guardianship or conservatorship during the period prior to the appointment of a new guardian or conservator and the settlement of the accounts of the resigning guardian or conservator.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2662 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9 - Removal or Resignation|ARTICLE 2 - Resignation of Guardian or Conservator|Section 2662.

2662.  Whenever the court grants a petition removing the guardian or conservator of a minor ward or conservatee or tendering the resignation of the guardian or conservator of a minor ward or conservatee, if the court does not immediately appoint a successor guardian or conservator, the court shall at the same time appoint a responsible adult to make educational decisions for the minor until a successor guardian or conservator is appointed. Whenever the court suspends or limits the powers of the guardian or conservator to make educational decisions for a minor ward or conservatee, the court shall at the same time appoint a responsible adult to make educational decisions for the minor ward or conservatee until the guardian or conservator is again authorized to make educational decisions for the minor ward or conservatee. An individual who would have a conflict of interest in representing the child may not be appointed to make educational decisions. For purposes of this section, “an individual who would have a conflict of interest,” means a person having any interests that might restrict or bias his or her ability to make educational decisions, including, but not limited to, those conflicts of interest prohibited by Section 1126 of the Government Code, and the receipt of compensation or attorneys’ fees for the provision of services pursuant to this section. A foster parent may not be deemed to have a conflict of interest solely because he or she receives compensation for the provision of services pursuant to this section.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 180, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Prob Code § 2670 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9.5 - Appointment of Successor Guardian or Conservator|ARTICLE 1 - Appointment of Successor Guardian|Section 2670.

2670.  When for any reason a vacancy occurs in the office of guardian, the court may appoint a successor guardian, after notice and hearing as in the case of an original appointment of a guardian.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2680 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9.5 - Appointment of Successor Guardian or Conservator|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment of Successor Conservator|Section 2680.

2680.  When for any reason a vacancy occurs in the office of conservator, the court may appoint a successor conservator in the manner provided in this article.(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
CA Prob Code § 2681 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9.5 - Appointment of Successor Guardian or Conservator|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment of Successor Conservator|Section 2681.

2681.  A petition for appointment of a successor conservator may be filed by any of the following:(a) The conservatee.(b) The spouse or domestic partner of the conservatee.(c) A relative of the conservatee.(d) Any interested state or local entity or agency of this state or any interested public officer or employee of this state or of a local public entity of this state.(e) Any other interested person or friend of the conservatee.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 893, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Prob Code § 2682 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9.5 - Appointment of Successor Guardian or Conservator|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment of Successor Conservator|Section 2682.

2682.  (a) The petition shall request that a successor conservator be appointed for the person or estate, or both, and shall specify the name and address of the proposed successor conservator and the name and address of the conservatee.(b) The petition shall set forth, so far as they are known to the petitioner, the names and addresses of the spouse or domestic partner and of the relatives of the conservatee within the second degree.(c) If the petition is filed by one other than the conservatee, the petition shall state whether or not the petitioner is a creditor or debtor of the conservatee.(d) If the conservatee is a patient in or on leave of absence from a state institution under the jurisdiction of the State Department of State Hospitals or the State Department of Developmental Services and that fact is known to the petitioner, the petition shall state that fact and name the institution.(e) The petition shall state, so far as is known to the petitioner, whether or not the conservatee is receiving or is entitled to receive benefits from the Veterans Administration and the estimated amount of the monthly benefit payable by the Veterans Administration for the conservatee.(f) The petition shall state whether or not the conservatee will be present at the hearing.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 440, Sec. 48. (AB 1488) Effective September 22, 2012.)
CA Prob Code § 2683 (2021)
2021 California Code|Probate Code - PROB|DIVISION 4 - GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS|PART 4 - PROVISIONS COMMON TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP|CHAPTER 9.5 - Appointment of Successor Guardian or Conservator|ARTICLE 2 - Appointment of Successor Conservator|Section 2683.

2683.  (a) At least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for appointment of a successor conservator, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given as provided in this section. The notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the petition.(b) Notice shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to the persons designated in Section 1460 and to the relatives named in the petition.(c) If notice is required by Section 1461 to be given to the Director of State Hospitals or the Director of Developmental Services, notice shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 as required.(d) If notice is required by Section 1461.5 to be given to the Veterans Administration, notice shall be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 as required.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 319, Sec. 50. (AB 976) Effective January 1, 2018.)