Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.1007 · Chapter 21. Guardianships
Settlement of accounts and release by former minor
Text — As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
(a) Release of guardian of estate by ward after majority
A ward who has attained majority may settle accounts with his or her guardian of the estate and may give a valid release to the guardian if the court determines, at the time of the hearing on the final account, or on the final report and petition for termination on waiver of account, that the release has been obtained fairly and without undue influence. The release is not effective to discharge the guardian until one year after the ward has attained majority.
(b) Appearance of ward
The court may require the personal appearance of the ward at the hearing on the final account or report of the guardian of the estate after termination of the guardianship.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Rule 7.1007 adopted effective January 1, 2004.
Source of truth
- Edition
- As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
- Official file
- https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/seven/rule7_1007
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