Ward not to be sued; action commenced before appointment may proceed A writ or execution shall not be issued against a ward for a debt while he or she is under guardianship; but actions commenced against a person before the appointment of his guardian may be prosecuted to final judgment. A creditor may have execution against the real or personal estate of the ward on which he or she had a previous lien by attachment, and such real or personal estate may be disposed of according to law to satisfy such execution. § 2850. Ward not to be sued; action commenced before appointment may proceed A writ or execution shall not be issued against a ward for a debt while he or she is under guardianship; but actions commenced against a person before the appointment of his guardian may be prosecuted to final judgment. A creditor may have execution against the real or personal estate of the ward on which he or she had a previous lien by attachment, and such real or personal estate may be disposed of according to law to satisfy such execution.
Vermont Legal Code
§ 2850
Vermont Title 14 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/14/111/02850· Version 2026