The court clerk keeps lists of all conservators and guardians, along with the dates they need to turn in their yearly reports. The clerk sends a letter at least 30 days ahead to remind them. Even if someone never gets that reminder letter, they are still required by law to turn in their report on time.
475.280. and report s — notice to and guardians. — 1. The shall keep a docket in which shall be entered the names of all conservators and the particular day upon which their annual are required.
2. The clerk shall notify each by ordinary mail of the day on which each of his annual settlements is required to be filed at least thirty days before such date. Failure to receive the notice herein required does not excuse a conservator from making settlement as required by law.
3. Sections 473.560 to 473.567 as to decedents' estates apply to conservators and their settlements.
4. The clerk shall also keep a docket in which shall be entered the names of all guardians and limited guardians and the particular day upon which their report of annual personal is required. The clerk shall notify such guardians in the same manner as prescribed in 2 of this section. Failure to receive the notice herein required does not excuse such guardians from making the report as required by law.
(RSMo 1939 § 421, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 337, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 421; 1919 § 417; 1909 § 447
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Related Missouri laws
Order waiving settlement, when
RSMo 475.276
Verification of securities held by conservator
RSMo 475.275
Annual settlements required, when, exception
RSMo 475.270
Final settlement required, when
RSMo 475.290
Compensation of guardians and conservators
RSMo 475.265
Death of conservator, personal representative to make settlement
RSMo 475.295
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