Estates Code § 1203.006

Sec. 1203.006. REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGE. (a) A guardian applying to resign may not be discharged until: (1) the resignation application has been heard; (2) the exhibit and final account or report required under Section 1203.001 has been examined, settled, and approved; and (3) the guardian has satisfied the court that the guardian has: (A) delivered any estate property remaining in the guardian's possession; or (B) complied with all court orders relating to the guardian's trust as guardian. (b) When a guardian applying to resign has fully complied with the court orders, the court shall enter an order: (1) accepting the resignation; (2) discharging the guardian; (3) canceling the letters issued to the guardian; and (4) if the guardian is under bond, discharging and releasing the sureties on the guardian's bond. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1760), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER B. REMOVAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF GUARDIAN