Texas HB1954 amends guardianship laws to include duties for guardians of estates and protections for guardians ad litem.
Texas HB1954 amends the Texas Estates Code to enhance guardianship proceedings. It mandates that guardians of estates preserve the ward's estate plan if it aligns with the ward's best interests. The bill also restricts individuals with adverse interests from filing applications or contesting guardianships. Guardians ad litem, appointed to represent incapacitated individuals, are granted immunity from civil damages for their recommendations. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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