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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 3077 (2026)

Termination and modification of guardianship

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Subchapter 012 : PERSONS IN NEED OF GUARDIANSHIP

(Cite as: 14 V.S.A. § 3077)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In re Harwood, 2013 VT 89, 86 A.3d 976.
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In re Harwood, 2013 VT 89, 86 A.3d 976. · cites it 2× “That same day, the probate court granted DAIL’s motion on an emergency basis, removing petitioner as temporary guardian under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and 14 V.S.A. § 3081. The court found that petitioner was “unable to meet the health and safety needs of [M.”
In re Harwood, 195 Vt. 7 (2013). · cites it 2× “That same day, the probate court granted DAIL’s motion on an emergency basis, removing petitioner as temporary guardian under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and 14 V.S.A. § 3081. The court found that petitioner was “unable to meet the health and safety needs of [M.”
In re Miriam Thomas (Paul Thomas, Appellant), 2026 VT 12. · cites it 2× “In 2016, Bruce, Elizabeth, and Bryce moved under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and Vermont Rule of Probate Procedure 67 for Paul’s removal as Miriam’s financial guardian.”
In re S.P., 788 A.2d 10 (Vt. 2001). “§ 3001 (probate court may remove guardian who is incapable of discharging duties with respect to minor) and 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(5) (guardianship may be terminated upon showing of change in capacity or suitability of guardian for carrying out duties) or a best-interests test…”
In re Est. of Miriam Thomas (Stephen Ankuda, Adm'r), 2022 VT 59, 295 A.3d 850. · cites it 2× “In 2016, siblings filed motions to remove him as guardian under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and Vermont Rule of Probate Procedure 67.”
In re Guardianship of A.S., 2012 VT 70, 57 A.3d 716. “RMHS asserts that because the court had previously established an involuntary guardianship, guardian’s 2010 petition invoked 14 V.S.A. § 3077 — governing modification or termination of an involuntary guardianship.”
In re Thomas, No. 23-cv-4886 (Vt. Super. Ct. Mar. 27, 2025). · cites it 4× “In 2016, Bruce and Elizabeth filed motions to remove Paul under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and Vt. R. Prob. P. 67. In March 2018, the Probate Division concluded that Paul had breached his duties as guardian and ordered him to be replaced within 30 days of the order.”
In re Guardianship of Virginia Black (Elizabeth Black & Jonathan Black, Appellants), No. 22-AP-153 (Vt. Apr. 7, 2023). · cites it 2× “” 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(4). On appeal, we will uphold the court’s findings “unless they are clearly erroneous” and affirm its conclusions “as long as they are reasonably supported by the findings.”
In re Thomas, No. 23-cv-4886 (Vt. Super. Ct. June 3, 2025). · cites it 2× “See 14 V.S.A. § 3077 (termination and modification of guardianship); 14 V.”
In re Sp, 788 A.2d 10 (Vt. 2001). “§ 3001 (probate court may remove guardian who is incapable of discharging duties with respect to minor) and 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(5) (guardianship may be terminated upon showing of change in capacity or suitability of guardian for carrying *12 out duties) or a best-interests test…”
zinky v. pollard (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024). “Conclusions of Law Motion for Modification of Guardianship (Motion #8 in Probate Division) 14 V.S.A. §3077 provides in part as follows: (a) A person.”
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 3077(a)(4): 1 case
In re Guardianship of Virginia Black (Elizabeth Black & Jonathan Black, Appellants), No. 22-AP-153 (Vt. Apr. 7, 2023). “” 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(4). On appeal, we will uphold the court’s findings “unless they are clearly erroneous” and affirm its conclusions “as long as they are reasonably supported by the findings.”
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 3077(a)(5): 4 cases
In re Harwood, 2013 VT 89, 86 A.3d 976. “That same day, the probate court granted DAIL’s motion on an emergency basis, removing petitioner as temporary guardian under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and 14 V.S.A. § 3081. The court found that petitioner was “unable to meet the health and safety needs of [M.”
In re Harwood, 195 Vt. 7 (2013). “That same day, the probate court granted DAIL’s motion on an emergency basis, removing petitioner as temporary guardian under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and 14 V.S.A. § 3081. The court found that petitioner was “unable to meet the health and safety needs of [M.”
In re S.P., 788 A.2d 10 (Vt. 2001). “§ 3001 (probate court may remove guardian who is incapable of discharging duties with respect to minor) and 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(5) (guardianship may be terminated upon showing of change in capacity or suitability of guardian for carrying out duties) or a best-interests test…”
In re Sp, 788 A.2d 10 (Vt. 2001). “§ 3001 (probate court may remove guardian who is incapable of discharging duties with respect to minor) and 14 V.S.A. § 3077(a)(5) (guardianship may be terminated upon showing of change in capacity or suitability of guardian for carrying *12 out duties) or a best-interests test…”
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 3077(b): 1 case
In re Thomas, No. 23-cv-4886 (Vt. Super. Ct. Mar. 27, 2025). “In 2016, Bruce and Elizabeth filed motions to remove Paul under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and Vt. R. Prob. P. 67. In March 2018, the Probate Division concluded that Paul had breached his duties as guardian and ordered him to be replaced within 30 days of the order.”
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14, § 3077(c): 1 case
In re Miriam Thomas (Paul Thomas, Appellant), 2026 VT 12. “In 2016, Bruce, Elizabeth, and Bryce moved under 14 V.S.A. § 3077 and Vermont Rule of Probate Procedure 67 for Paul’s removal as Miriam’s financial guardian.”
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