1054.002 – TERM OF APPOINTMENT. (a) Unless the court
Texas Estates Code § 1054.002
Summary
This law outlines the duration of an attorney ad litem's appointment in guardianship cases. The appointment automatically ends when a guardian is appointed or if the application for a guardian is denied, unless the court decides otherwise in the ward's best interests.
Appointment ends automatically upon guardian appointment or application denial.
Court may extend appointment if it's in the ward's best interests.
Applies to attorneys ad litem in guardianship proceedings.
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