After a guardian or conservator is officially chosen and their bond is approved by the court, the court gives them an official paper called 'letters.' This paper shows what kind of authority the person has — like caring for someone or managing their money. A copy of this paper counts as proof of what it says.
475.105. or — form. — 1. When a duly appointed or has given , as required by law, and the bond has been approved, under the seal of the court shall be issued to the person appointed. Such letters shall specify whether they are of , , or of the person, or conservatorship or of the , or both, and the original or copies thereof shall be of the facts therein stated.
2. Letters of guardianship and conservatorship for minors may be in the following form:
3. Letters of guardianship and conservatorship for and may be in the following form:
(RSMo 1939 § 393, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 303, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 1985 S.B. 35, et al., A.L. 2009 H.B. 154)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 393; 1919 § 389; 1909 § 421
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Related Missouri laws
Bond of conservator of estate of minor or disabled person
RSMo 475.100
Removal of guardian or conservator
RSMo 475.110
Conservator or guardian ad litem
RSMo 475.097
Conservator of the estate of nonresident minors and disabled persons
RSMo 475.095
Appointment of successor guardian or conservator
RSMo 475.115
Conservator, authorized exercise of powers
RSMo 475.094
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