[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in this manual.]
Order Approving [Final Account/Final Report/Final Account and Report] and Ordering Delivery of Estate
[For Resigning Guardian]
On [date] the Court considered the [Final Account/Final Report/Final Account and Report] filed by [name of guardian], Guardian, as [guardian of the person/guardian of the estate/guardian of the person and estate] of [name of ward], Ward, an incapacitated person. The Court, having examined the account and documents filed and having heard all objections, exceptions, and evidence in support of and against the [Final Account/Final Report/Final Account and Report] and having audited and settled the same, makes the following findings:
1.The Court has jurisdiction and venue over this proceeding.
2.Citation has been served in the manner required by law.
3.The [Final Account/Final Report/Final Account and Report] of Guardian are true and correct and should be approved.
4.Guardian has fully performed [his/her] duties as [guardian of the person/guardian of estate/guardian of the person and estate] of Ward, and should be discharged and released from any further duty, responsibility, and liability in this capacity.
5.[Name of surety], the surety on the bond of [name of guardian], should be discharged from further liability under the bond.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the [Final Account/Final Report/Final Account and Report] filed by Guardian, as [guardian of the person/guardian of the estate/guardian of the person and estate] of Ward, contemporaneously with the Application for Leave to Resign as Guardian and for Appointment of Immediate Successor Guardian, are hereby APPROVED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, after paying the fees of [Guardian/Guardian’s attorney, if requested], Guardian, as former Guardian, shall deliver all property and assets of Ward to [name of successor guardian] as Successor Guardian of the [person/estate/person and estate] of Ward.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, upon filing a report of compliance, Guardian, in [his/her] capacity as [guardian of the person/guardian of the estate/guardian of the person and estate] of Ward is discharged and released from further duty, responsibility, and liability in connection with [his/her] service as guardian of the [person/estate/person and estate].
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, upon filing a report of compliance, Guardian’s surety, [name of surety], is discharged from further liability under the bond.
SIGNED on ______________________________.
JUDGE PRESIDING