New Hampshire § 465-3 - Section 465:3 Limitation.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 465-3 — Section 465:3 Limitation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 465-3. Section 465:3 Limitation.
Except as hereinafter provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to accept appointment as guardian of any ward if such proposed guardian shall at that time be acting as guardian for 5 wards. In any case, upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the Department of Veterans Affairs under this section alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than 5 wards and requesting his discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from such guardian and shall discharge such guardian in said case. An individual may be guardian of more than 5 wards if they are all members of the same family. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the director of the division of veterans services acting under an appointment made pursuant to RSA 465:5.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 465-3
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 465-3 cover?
Section 465-3 ("Section 465:3 Limitation.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 465-3?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 465-3" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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