Utah Code

Utah Code § 75-5-210 (2026)

Termination of appointment of guardian -- General

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A guardian's authority and responsibility terminates upon the death, resignation, or removal of the guardian or upon the minor's death, adoption, marriage, or attainment of majority, but termination does not affect his liability for prior acts nor his obligation to account for funds and assets of his ward. Resignation of a guardian does not terminate the guardianship until it has been approved by the court. A testamentary appointment under an informally probated will terminates if the will is later denied probate in a formal proceeding.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1996–2003 · leading case: D.K.S. v. C.S., 63 P.3d 1284 (Utah Ct. App. 2003).

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D.K.S. v. C.S., 63 P.3d 1284 (Utah Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “may petition for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interest of the ward.” Id. § 75-5-212(1) (1993) (emphasis added).”

Moreno v. Bd. of Educ. of the Jordan Sch. Dist., 926 P.2d 886 (Utah 1996). · cites it 4× “” Utah Code Ann. § 75-5-210 . Thus, while the guardian retains such general duties as accounting for the ward, no personal rights or responsibilities of the guardian continue after the ward’s death.”

In Re Vks, 2003 UT App 13 (Utah Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “may petition for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interest of the ward. " Id. § 75-5-212(1) (1993) (emphasis added).”

Moreno v. Bd. of Educ. of Jordan Sch., 926 P.2d 886 (Utah 1996). · cites it 4× “" Utah Code Ann. § 75-5-210 . Thus, while the guardian retains such general duties as accounting for the ward, no personal rights or responsibilities of the guardian continue after the ward's death.”

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