Guardianship (Rules 92–97; See also AM 03-02-05-SC)

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1. Under AM03-02-05-SC §3, where is a resident minor's guardianship petition over person, property or both filed?
2. What does AM03-02-05-SC §27 say about guardianship of persons who are not minors?
3. What central consideration governs selection of a minor's guardian under the Rule and Santos v Republic?
4. A fourteen-year-old minor has legally recognized grounds for seeking a guardian. Counsel says the minor can never petit…
5. A judicial guardian proposes mortgaging a minor's land for a claimed beneficial investment. The guardian says appointme…
6. A suitable proposed guardian lives abroad but has a concrete, credible arrangement to discharge the duties and protect …
7. A minor ward reaches the age of majority. The guardian wants the minor-guardianship order to continue indefinitely over…
8. Distinguish the governing framework for minor guardianship from guardianship of an adult requiring protection under the…
9. Explain the suitability inquiry for a proposed minor guardian, including the significance of overseas residence under S…
10. State important accountability and property-disposition safeguards for a judicial guardian of a minor.
11. For an adult guardianship, may the alleged incompetent oppose on the ground of present competency under Rule93 Section4?
12. Under Rule97 Section1, may the adult ward petition to have present competency judicially determined?