Free Microsoft Word - Guardianship Series 15-17.7.DOC - Ohio

PROBATE COURT OF ____________ COUNTY, OHIO
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ____________________________________________ CASE NO. _____________________

FIDUCIARY'S ACCEPTANCE GUARDIAN
[R.C. 2111.14]

I, the undersigned, hereby accept the duties which are required of me by law, and such additional duties as are ordered by the Court having jurisdiction. AS GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE, I WILL: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Make and file an inventory of the real and personal estate of the ward within 3 months after my appointment. Deposit funds which come into my hands in a lawful depository located within this state. Invest surplus funds in a lawful manner. Make and file an account biennially, or as directed by the Court. File a final account within 30 days after the guardianship is terminated. Inventory any safe deposit box of the ward. Preserve any and all Wills of the ward as directed by the Court. Expend funds only upon written approval of the Court. Make and file a guardian's report biennially, or as directed by the Court.

AS GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON, I WILL: 1. 2. 3. Protect and control the person of my ward, and make all decisions for the ward based upon the best interest of the ward. Provide suitable maintenance for my ward when necessary. Provide such maintenance and education for my ward as the amount of his estate justifies if the ward is a minor and has no father or mother, or has a father or mother who fails to maintain or educate him/her. Make and file a guardian's report biennially, or as directed by the Court. Obey all orders and judgments of the Court pertaining to the guardianship. Obtain the written approval of the Court before executing a caretaker power of attorney authorized by R.C. 3109.52.

4. 5. 6.

If I change my address or the ward's address, I shall immediately notify Probate Court in writing. I acknowledge that I am subject to removal as such fiduciary if I fail to perform such duties. I also acknowledge that I am subject to possible penalties for improper conversion of the property which I hold as such fiduciary.

___________________ Date

______________________________________ Fiduciary
15.2 FIDUCIARY'S ACCEPTANCE ­ GUARDIAN 7/4/05