(1) A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for room and board provided by the guardian or one who is affiliated with the guardian, but only as approved by the court. If a conservator, other than the guardian or a person who is affiliated with the guardian, has been appointed for the estate of the ward, reasonable compensation and reimbursement to the guardian may be approved and paid by the conservator without order of the court.
(2) A guardian need not use the guardian's personal funds for the ward's expenses. A guardian is not liable to a third person for acts of the ward solely by reason of the guardianship. A guardian is not liable for injury to the ward resulting from the negligence or act of a third person providing medical or other care, treatment, or service for the ward except to the extent that a parent would be liable under the circumstances.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1791, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 15-14-209 as it existed prior to 2001.
15-14-210. Termination of guardianship - other proceedings after appointment. (1) A guardianship of a minor terminates upon the minor's death, adoption, emancipation, or attainment of majority or as ordered by the court; except that the appointment of a guardian of a minor pursuant to section 15-14-204 (2.5) does not terminate based on age until twenty-one years of age.
(2) A ward or a person interested in the welfare of a ward may petition for any order that is in the best interest of the ward. The petitioner shall give notice of the hearing on the petition to the ward, if the ward has attained twelve years of age and is not the petitioner, the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court.
(3) Issues of liability as between an estate and the estate's guardian individually may be determined:
(a) In a proceeding pursuant to section 15-10-504;
(b) In a proceeding for accounting, surcharge, indemnification, sanctions, or removal; or
(c) In other appropriate proceedings.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1791, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103). L. 2008: (3) added, p. 484, � 10, effective July 1. L. 2019: (1) amended, (HB 19-1042), ch. 55, p. 193, � 3, effective March 28.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 15-14-210 as it existed prior to 2001.