What is the legal process for a guardian to sell a ward’s personal property?
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What is the legal process for a guardian to sell a ward’s personal property?
In May of this year, I was appointed guardian of my grandma’s person and a lawyer was appointed guardian of the estate. Since then I have been asking him over and over to begin the process of selling her current home and to purchase a more suitable home that is on one main level. He is stating that an evaluation is needed for my grandma and about the home for him to sell the property. Is that something he needs or is he just trying to stall the whole process?
Asked on July 29, 2012 under Estate Planning, Ohio
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
He may be just trying to protect himself and to make sure that everything is properly documented. But maybe you can help move things along given that you are the guardian of her person. You can do the leg work for the social worker or wom ever he wants to come since you are the guardian of her person and in charge of her proper care. Once you have the report then you can force his hand. Good luck.
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