CPG Court Procedures 2

Question 1

When a guardian files an annual accounting with the court, what must the document typically include?

Accepted Answer

All receipts, disbursements, and current inventory of assets

Answer

Annual accountings must detail all financial transactions including receipts, disbursements, and a current asset inventory.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an inventory filing in a guardianship case?

Accepted Answer

To document all of the ward's assets at the time guardianship is established

Answer

An inventory establishes the baseline record of the ward's assets at the commencement of guardianship.

Question 3

Which of the following actions generally requires prior court approval in a guardianship proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Selling real property belonging to the ward

Answer

Selling real property is a major transaction that courts typically require prior approval to protect the ward's estate.

Question 4

If a guardian discovers a conflict of interest in a pending transaction, the correct course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the court and seek guidance or appointment of a guardian ad litem

Answer

Conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the court, which may appoint a guardian ad litem to protect the ward's interests.

Question 5

A 'show cause' order in a guardianship case typically requires the guardian to:

Accepted Answer

Appear in court and explain why a particular action was taken or not taken

Answer

A show cause order directs the guardian to appear and provide justification for a specific act or omission.

(CPG) Certified Professional Guardian Practice Test