Sec. 694H. MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP    


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  • If the court finds that a guardian's powers or duties should be expanded or limited, the order modifying the guardianship must contain findings of fact and specify:

    (1) the information required by Section 694J of this code;

    (2) the specific powers, limitations, or duties of the guardian with respect to the care of the ward or the management of the property of the ward, as appropriate;

    (3) the specific areas of protection and assistance to be provided to the ward;

    (4) any limitation of the ward's rights;

    (5) if the ward's incapacity resulted from a mental condition, whether the ward retains the right to vote; and

    (6) that the clerk shall modify the letters of guardianship to the extent applicable to conform to the order.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 829, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 , Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.