Title 15 — Estates and Probate
51 chapters · 695 sections in this title.
15 GCA § 3801 Power of Court to Appoint; Definitions
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The Superior Court, to which application is made as hereinafter provided, may appoint a guardian for the person and estate or person or estate of an insane or an incompetent person. As used in this Division of this Title, the phrase incompetent person, incompetent or mentally inc…
15 GCA § 3802 Petition or Appointment
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Any relative or friend may file a verified petition alleging that a person is insane or incompetent. Thereupon the clerk shall set the same for hearing by the court and shall cause notice to be given to the alleged insane or incompetent person of the time and place of hearing, no…
15 GCA § 3803 Appointment; Preference
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If, upon the hearing, it appears to the court that the person in question is insane or incompetent, the court must appoint a guardian of his person and estate or person or estate. In awarding letters of guardianship, the court shall give preference to such person as may have been…