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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
HOUSE BILL 2005 By: Boatman
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to guardian and ward; amending 30
O.S. 2021, Section 4 -502, which relates to multiple
guardians; modifying requirements; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 30 O.S. 2021, Section 4 -502, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 4-502. A. If there are two guardians who are residents
of this state, the act of one alone shall be effectual:
1. If a coguardian is laboring u nder any legal disability from
serving, said coguardian in such case shall be relieved from
official liability; provided however, proper finding and va lid order
of the district court having jurisdiction therein is first obtained;
or
2. If a coguardian has given the other coguardian authority in
writing to act for both.
B. If there are more than two guardians, the act of a majority
of them is valid, however, any guardian may authorize his or her
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coguardians to act on that guardian's behalf by giving the other
coguardian authority in writing to do so.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023.
59-1-7101 JL 01/17/23