(A) The court that appointed the guardian shall maintain jurisdiction over the guardianship until such time as: (1) the proceeding is terminated following the death of the ward; (2) the proceeding is terminated pursuant to a readjudication of incapacity; (3) the court transfers the proceeding to another county's jurisdiction; (4) the court transfers the proceedings to another state. (B) If the court with competent jurisdiction determines that venue would be more appropriate: (1) in another county of this State, the court shall notify the court in the other county and, after consultation with that court, determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceedings to the other court, whichever is in the best interest of the ward. A copy of an order accepting a resignation or removing a guardian must be sent to the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed; or (2) in another state, the first court shall follow the procedures set forth in Section 62-5-714. HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, Section 1. Formerly Code 1976 Section 62-5-313, renumbered and amended by 2017 Act No. 87 (S.415), Section 5.A, eff January 1, 2019.
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