Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) The court may, upon notice and hearing, remove a conservator for abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an individual for whom the conservator has been appointed or for any other good cause.
(2) The court may accept the resignation of a conservator.
(b)(1) Upon the conservator's death, resignation, or removal, the court may appoint another conservator, who shall succeed to the title and powers of the previous conservator.
(2)(A) A conservator removed for abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an individual for whom the conservator has been appointed shall not be subsequently appointed as a conservator for another person for a minimum of 5 years after last removal and until satisfactorily proving their rehabilitation and fitness as determined by the court.
(B) In the event that a removed conservator holds a professional license, the court may report the misconduct to the appropriate licensing authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division III. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations. § 21-2061. Death, resignation, or removal of conservator. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-iii-decedents-estates-and-fiduciary-relations/dc-code-sect-21-2061/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)