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Chapter 6

Form 6-3

[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in this manual.]

Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem

(Tex. Est. Code § 1204.002)

This Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem in accordance with section 1204.002 of the Texas Estates Code is brought by [name of movant], Movant, who shows in support:

1.[Name of guardian] has filed a final account with the Court.

Select one of the following.

2.[Name of ward], Ward, died on [date], and no executor or administrator has been appointed for Ward’s estate.

Or

2.   [Name of ward], Ward, is a nonresident of the state of Texas and therefore requires representation before the Court on this final account.

Or

2.The residence of [name of ward], Ward, is unknown and representation before the Court on the final account is required to protect [his/her] interests.

Continue with the following.

3.Based on the foregoing facts, in accordance with section 1204.002 of the Texas Estates Code, the appointment of an attorney ad litem is needed to represent Ward’s interests in connection with the final settlement of the guardianship.

Movant prays that the Court grant this Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem in accordance with section 1204.002 of the Texas Estates Code to represent Ward’s interests in the final settlement of the guardianship.

Respectfully submitted,

   
[Name]
Attorney for Movant
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Telecopier]