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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Before a hearing may be held for the appointment of a guardian, current and relevant medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records of the proposed ward must be provided to the attorney ad litem appointed to represent the proposed ward unless:
(1) the proposed ward is a minor or a person who must have a guardian appointed to receive funds due the person from any governmental source; or
(2) the court makes a finding on the record that:
(A) current or relevant records do not exist; and
(B) examining the proposed ward for the purpose of creating the records is impractical.
(b) Current medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records are a sufficient basis for a determination of guardianship.
(c) The findings and recommendations contained in the medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records are not binding on the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 1101.053. Provision of Records Required; Use of Records - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-1101-053/
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