Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-20-105

(1) This section does not apply to a guardianship or conservatorship for an adult that is subject to the transfer provisions of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (Title 93, Chapter 14, Mississippi Code of 1972).

(2) After appointment of a guardian or conservator, the court that made the appointment may transfer the proceeding to a court in another county in this state or another state if transfer is in the best interest of the ward, a final settlement of the conservatorship accounts is made, and the guardian or conservator qualifies as such in the county or state to which the proceeding is being removed.

(3) If a proceeding for a guardianship or conservatorship is pending in another state or a foreign country and a petition for guardianship or conservatorship for the same respondent is filed in a court in this state, the court must notify the court in the other state or foreign country and, after consultation with that court, assume or decline jurisdiction, whichever is in the best interest of the respondent.

(4) A guardian or conservator appointed in another state or country may petition the court for appointment as a guardian or conservator in this state for the same individual if jurisdiction in this state is or will be established. The appointment may be made on proof as outlined in Section 93-20-124.

(5) Summons giving notice of hearing on a petition under subsection (4), together with a copy of the petition, must be given to the respondent, if the respondent is at least fourteen (14) years of age at the time of the hearing, and to the persons that would be entitled to summons or notice if the procedures for appointment of a guardian or conservator under this chapter were applicable. The court shall make the appointment unless it determines the appointment would not be in the best interest of the respondent.

(6) Not later than fourteen (14) days after appointment under subsection (5), the guardian or conservator must give a copy of the order of appointment to the ward, if the ward is at least fourteen (14) years of age, and to all persons given notice of the hearing on the petition.