How can a guardian be removed from their position?

In Virginia, a guardian can be removed from their position in a few ways. The first is by a court order. If a guardian is not fulfilling their responsibilities or is mismanaging a ward’s (a person under guardianship) property, a court may decide to remove the guardian and appoint a new one. A court may also remove a guardian if the ward reaches the age of majority (18). A second way a guardian can be removed is if the guardian dies or becomes incapacitated. When this happens, an alternate guardian is appointed. Third, a guardian may be removed if they decide to resign from their guardianship responsibilities. The ward has the right to choose an alternate guardian, if the court approves it. The final way a guardian may be removed is by petition. If the ward is of age, they may submit a petition to a court to have the guardian removed. The court will consider arguments from both the guardian and the ward and decide if the current guardian should be removed. If the court finds that the guardian is not adequately fulfilling their duties, they may be removed. In summary, a guardian in Virginia can be removed from their position through a court order, due to death or incapacitation, through resignation, or through a petition.

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