Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 14 Sec. 2711

  • 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.
  • Personal estate: shall include all property other than real estate. See
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See

§ 2711. Nonresidents; powers of guardian

When on the petition of a nonresident person, or other person interested in the welfare of that person, it appears that the person owns or has an interest in real or personal estate situated in this State, and that the person, if a resident, would be liable to be put under guardianship under any of the provisions of this chapter, the Probate Division of the Superior Court may appoint a guardian as to the property of that person within this State. As to such property, the guardian shall have the same powers, rights, and duties as a guardian appointed for a person residing within the State. (Amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 127; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)