North Dakota Code 27-20.1-14 – Acceptance of appointment – Consent to jurisdiction – Letters of guardianship
1. By accepting the appointment, a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 27-20.1-14
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
2. By accepting the appointment, a guardian acknowledges the duty to file an annual report under section 27-20.1-15.
3. Upon the guardian’s acceptance of the appointment, the court shall issue letters of guardianship. The letters of guardianship must contain:
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the guardian; b. The full name of the child; c. Any limitations on the guardian’s authority to make decisions on behalf of the child; d. The expiration date of the appointment; and
e. The date by which the guardian must file the annual report required under section 27-20.1-15.