California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §416.10: No appointment of both the Director of Developmental Services and a private guardian or conservator shall be made for the same person and estate, or person or estate.

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The law prohibits appointing both a state Director of Developmental Services and a private guardian or conservator for the same person or estate.

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No appointment of both the Director of Developmental Services and a private guardian or conservator shall be made for the same person and estate, or person or estate. The Director of Developmental Services may be appointed as provided in this article to succeed an existing guardian or conservator upon the death, resignation or removal of such guardian or conservator.

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