Appointment Because of Existence of Prior Right

Sec. 1203.103. APPOINTMENT BECAUSE OF EXISTENCE OF PRIOR RIGHT. If letters of guardianship have been granted to a person and another person applies for letters, the previously issued letters shall be revoked, and letters shall be granted to the subsequent applicant if that applicant: (1) is qualified; (2) has a prior right to be appointed successor guardian; and (3) has not waived that prior right. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.