Q: Is it standard procedure for Judge to assign an ad litem when moving to appoint a new conservator of minor's estate?
My niece (a minor) has an estate from my brother's wrongful death. Court named my dad as Trustee, and her mother as Conservator in 2007. Fast forward, mother lost parental rights 2014. Trustee been handling property last several years alone. Mother voluntarily withdraws as conservator 2019 to avoid liability of mismanaging estate. My niece's permanent guardian motioned to replace her as conservator on same day as withdrawal. Guardian meets all requirements of court. However, Judge ruled that all "interested parties" listed on original appointment in 2007 had to be notified, and also assigned an ad litem. Was this just to guard estate while interested parties are being notified? Or is the ad litem appointment standard procedure in a situation like this?
A: It is not unusual for a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem under these circumstances.
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A: I agree with my colleague, this is not unusual considering the circumstances. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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