When an adult ward shall die intestate leaving only personal property and his total estate does not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), the guardian shall proceed to probate and distribute his estate in the same manner as if he had been appointed personal representative of such estate, and the surety or sureties on his bond shall be responsible for his faithful administration and distribution of such estate.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 441, § 1. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 121, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1969; Laws 1988, c. 329, § 122, eff. Dec. 1, 1988. Renumbered from Title 58, § 895 by Laws 1988, c. 329, § 134, eff. Dec. 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 323, § 76, operative July 1, 1990.