Effect of death, removal, or resignation of guardian or conservator

1. Law
2. Mississippi Code
3. Domestic Relations
4. Guardianship and Conservatorship
5. General Provisions
6. Effect of death, removal, or resignation of guardian or conservator

1. The appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates on the death or removal of the guardian or conservator, or when the court approves a resignation of the guardian or conservator under subsection (2).
2. A guardian or conservator must petition the court to resign. The petition may include a request that the court appoint a successor. Resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective on the date the resignation is approved by the court.
3. Death, removal, or resignation of a guardian or conservator does not affect liability for a previous act or the obligation to account for:
   1. An action taken on behalf of the ward; or
   2. The ward's funds or other property.

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