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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), any person has the right to:
(1) commence a guardianship proceeding, including a proceeding for complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of a ward's guardianship; or
(2) appear and contest a guardianship proceeding or the appointment of a particular person as guardian.
(b) A person who has an interest that is adverse to a proposed ward or incapacitated person may not:
(1) file an application to create a guardianship or for the appointment of a guardian for the proposed ward or incapacitated person;
(2) contest the creation of a guardianship for the proposed ward or incapacitated person;
(3) contest the appointment of a person as a guardian of the proposed ward or incapacitated person;
(4) contest an application for complete restoration of a ward's capacity or modification of a ward's guardianship; or
(5) file a motion or complaint to request the removal of a guardian or contest the request for removal of a guardian.
(c) The court shall determine by motion in limine the standing of a person who has an interest that is adverse to a proposed ward or incapacitated person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 1055.001. Standing to Commence or Contest Proceeding - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-1055-001/
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