What happens if a guardian is no longer able to fulfill their duties?

In New Hampshire, when a guardian is no longer able to fulfill their duties, the guardianship is either terminated or transferred to another person. The court overseeing the guardianship would have the authority to determine the best course of action to protect the best interests of the ward. If the court decides that the guardianship should be terminated, the ward’s estate must be accounted for and all assets must be managed according to New Hampshire law. The guardian must file an accounting of all the assets and money obtained during the duration of the guardianship with the court. The court will then determine how the assets will be distributed and will make any necessary changes to the ward’s estate plan. If the court decides to transfer the guardianship to another person, a new guardianship application must be filed with the court. The proposed new guardian will have to go through a careful review process to make sure they are fit to take on the responsibilities. Once the court approves the new guardianship, the guardian will take over all the duties of the former guardian. The courts have the discretion to make any other decisions related to the guardianship as they see fit. In either case, the court should always strive to maintain the best interest of the ward.

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