Texas Estates Code

§ 1151.056 — GUARDIAN'S DUTY TO INFORM CERTAIN RELATIVES ABOUT WARD'S HEALTH AND RESIDENCE

ES § 1151.056Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part E. ADMINISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP · Ch. 1151. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES UNDER GUARDIANSHIP · Art. B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS RELATING TO CARE OF WARD

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(a)This section applies only with respect to a relative described under Sections 1101.001(b)(13)(A)-(D):

(1)against whom a protective order has not been issued to protect the ward;

(2)who has not been found by a court or other state agency to have abused, neglected, or exploited the ward; and

(3)who has elected in writing to receive the notice about a ward under this section.

(b)Except as provided by Subsection (e), the guardian of an adult ward shall as soon as practicable inform relatives if:

(1)the ward dies;

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1125 (S.B. 1709), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2017. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 116 (H.B. 266), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.