Can guardianship be terminated?

Yes, guardianship can be terminated in Kansas. Most commonly, guardianship is terminated when the ward (the person who is under the guardianship) becomes either an adult, regains capacity, or passes away. As the ward approaches the age of 18, the court may review the guardianship status and assess if it is still necessary. If the ward has regained capacity, the guardianship will be terminated and the ward will be back to making decisions on their own behalf. In some cases, the guardianship may need to end due to a change in circumstance, such as the guardian’s inability to care for the ward or if the guardian is no longer suited for the role. In these cases, the court may appoint a new guardian or set up a trust or a conservatorship to take the place of the guardianship. The court may also terminate the guardianship if it finds that it is no longer in the best interest of the ward. In these cases, the court will evaluate the ward’s ability to make decisions on their own and determine if they can manage their affairs without a guardian. If it is deemed necessary, the court may appoint a limited guardian to help the ward with certain functions. Finally, guardianship may be terminated due to the death of the ward. In these cases, the estate of the ward will be settled according to the will or the laws of intestacy. The guardian will be responsible for the closure of the ward’s estate, as well as the distribution of any remaining assets to the ward’s heirs.

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