SB 958
Closing Enforcement of Guardianship and Conservatorship Act Fund
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to close the Enforcement of Guardianship and Conservatorship Act Fund in West Virginia on July 1, 2026, and transfer any remaining funds to the Court Security Fund. It also redirects certain filing fees associated with guardianship and conservatorship petitions, specifically those related to appointment, to the Court Security Fund. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will take over administration of the fund, and a fee will be established for reviewing reports related to guardianships and conservatorships.
Key provisions
- The Enforcement of Guardianship and Conservatorship Act Fund will be closed on July 1, 2026.
- Remaining funds in the fund will be transferred to the Court Security Fund.
- Filing fees for guardianship and conservatorship petitions will be directed to the Court Security Fund.
- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will administer the fund and oversee report reviews.
- A fee will be established for the Supreme Court of Appeals to review guardian and conservator reports.
- Guardians and conservators are required to file regular reports with the circuit court and fiduciary commissioner.
- Failure to file reports can result in misdemeanor charges.
- Reports of elder abuse must be reported to the Department of Human Services or county prosecutor.
Who is affected
- Individuals under guardianship or conservatorship
- Guardians and conservators
- Circuit court clerks
- Fiduciary commissioners
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