Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

removal of guardian for neglect

what is the criteria for proving neglect of ward of probate by guardian


Asked on 12/06/08, 1:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: removal of guardian for neglect

The courts have broad discretion to determine neglect. The guardian may miss required court deadlines and may be harming the ward perhaps physically, financially, or emotionally. This would include indirectly placing the ward in danger.

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Answered on 12/07/08, 3:24 pm


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