by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) Appointment of a conservator is at the discretion of the court, and in the best interest of the respondent. If two (2) or more persons have requested responsibility as conservator, the court shall select as conservator the person the court considers best...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) An individual subject to a proceeding for a conservatorship, an attorney designated by the respondent or ward, and a person entitled to notice either under Section 411(5) or court order may access court records of the proceeding and resulting conservatorship,...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) At a hearing under this article, the respondent may: (a) Present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents;(b) Examine witnesses; and(c) Otherwise participate in the hearing.(2) Unless excused by the court for good cause, a proposed conservator must attend a...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) The chancery court must conduct a hearing to determine whether a conservator is needed for the respondent. Before the hearing, the court, in its discretion, may appoint a guardian ad litem , and the guardian ad litem must be present at the hearing and present the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
If the respondent in a proceeding for appointment of a conservator is not represented by an attorney, the court, in its discretion, may appoint an attorney to represent the respondent.Miss. Code § 93-20-406Added by Laws, 2019, ch. 463, SB 2828,§ 1, eff....
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to any respondent and allow suitable compensation payable out of the estate of the respondent, but the appointment shall not be made unless the court considers it necessary ; a judgment of any court is not void or erroneous...
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