Texas Estates Code 1251.008 – Rights of Proposed Ward At Hearing
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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 1251.008
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Texas Estates Code 22.033
At a hearing under this subchapter, the proposed ward has the right to:
(1) receive prior notice;
(2) be represented by counsel;
(3) be present;
(4) present evidence;
(5) confront and cross-examine witnesses; and
(6) a closed hearing if requested by the proposed ward or the proposed ward’s attorney.