Accounting Questions - Is there a checklist of items to ensure that an account will be accepted for filing?
Yes. A checklist is available and can be found on pages 6-11 of the Inventory and Accounting Guide.
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Accounting Questions - Is there a checklist of the items that must be included with an account to ensure that the account will be accepted for filing?
Yes. A checklist is available on pages 6 to 11 of the Inventory and Accounting Guide and on the Probate Division website.
Accounting Questions - Once an accounting is filed, how do I find out which auditor has been assigned to the account?
Telephone the Duty Auditor at (202) 879-9447, or call (202) 879-9434 for the assigned auditor’s name and telephone number about two (2) days after the account is filed.
Accounting Questions - Once audit requirements are submitted, how long does it take for the auditor to review the requirements?
Generally, requirements are reviewed within 2 weeks of submission. However, in complex matters or accounts with extensive audit requirements, the process may take longer.
Accounting Questions - What forms do I need to prepare an account?
The forms needed are: (1) Account; (2) Schedules A – L; (3) Schedule K-1 for interim accounts, (4) Financial Account Information (Form 27) (for confidential information under Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 5.1); (5) copies of bank statements; and (6) copies of canceled checks, receipts, or vouchers in support of all transactions. Sometimes, the original bank statements or canceled checks may be requested during the account audit. The Account, Schedules A - L, and Financial Account Information (Form 27) can be found on the Probate Division website.
Serving as a Guardian or Conservator - What are the Letters used for?
Letters of conservatorship are evidence of the transfer of all assets of a ward (or the assets specified in the Letters) to the conservator. Letters of guardianship are evidence that a guardian has been appointed who has the authority to make medical decisions, health care decisions, quality of life decisions, and legal decisions for the ward.
Serving as a Guardian or Conservator - We (guardian and Ward) live in another state now, why does this case not close?
If the ward and the guardian have moved to another state, the Court will terminate the intervention proceeding (1) when a petition post appointment to terminate intervention proceeding is filed here and approved by the Court or (2) when a petition post appointment to transfer the guardianship or conservatorship to another state is filed and granted by the Court.
Serving as a Guardian or Conservator - Should each co-guardian file a separate report?
No, both co-guardians should be working together for the welfare of the ward and should sign one report if possible.
Serving as a Guardian or Conservator - When are the court costs due?
Court costs are paid with the first account. Additional costs may be owed with subsequent accounts if additional assets are received.
Serving as a Guardian or Conservator - What if something happens to the guardian?
If the guardian is unable to perform the duties of a guardian, the Court should be notified immediately by the filing of a Petition Post Appointment pursuant to Superior Court, Probate Division Rule 322 to appoint a successor guardian. If the guardian dies, a Notice of Death should be filed, and a Petition Post Appointment for the appointment of a successor should be filed.