Bill > HB866

This bill makes technical corrections to Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 387.620, which governs guardianship proceedings. The changes clarify language related to who can petition the court for modifications or terminations of guardianship or conservatorship orders, including the removal or replacement of guardians or conservators, and the renewal of appointments. It also refines the process for how a ward can communicate requests to the court, ensuring a written petition is prepared if the ward communicates informally. Additionally, the bill adjusts wording concerning the timing and notice requirements for hearings, the ward's right to counsel, and the possibility of jury determination for termination or modification requests. Finally, it clarifies the court's options for issuing orders after a modification hearing, including dismissing the petition, dissolving or modifying existing orders, appointing successors, or making other appropriate orders in the ward's best interest, and outlines the procedures for restoring rights and transmitting judgments.

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