S.B. No. 1760 amends the Estates Code to improve the guardianship process for incapacitated persons, particularly regarding the transfer of guardianship cases between counties. The bill establishes a new transfer fee of $80 for cases moved from one county to another, which will be paid to the clerk of the receiving court, with no portion allocated to the state. It also ensures that no additional filing fees will be assessed for the transferred cases. The legislation mandates the use of a standardized transfer certificate and a certified index for the documentation involved in these transfers, aiming to streamline the process.

In addition to the transfer provisions, the bill enhances the responsibilities of guardians by requiring them to notify the court of significant changes in the ward's status, such as death or hospitalization. It revises the language concerning the financial allowances for the ward's spouse, minor children, and incapacitated adult children, allowing guardians to allocate funds for their education and maintenance. The bill also repeals Section 1023.008 and amends several sections of the Estates Code while introducing new provisions. The changes will apply to all guardianships created before, on, or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, with specific provisions regarding transfers only applicable to cases filed after this date, ensuring a smooth transition to the updated legal framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Estates Code 1023.002, Estates Code 1023.004, Estates Code 1023.005, Estates Code 1023.006, Estates Code 1105.157, Estates Code 1151.051, Estates Code 1156.052, Estates Code 1203.006, Estates Code 1204.105, Estates Code 1204.151, Estates Code 1204.152, Estates Code 1251.005, Estates Code 1023.008 (Estates Code 1204, Estates Code 1023, Estates Code 1251, Estates Code 1151, Estates Code 1203, Estates Code 1156, Estates Code 1105)
Senate Committee Report: Estates Code 1023.002, Estates Code 1023.004, Estates Code 1023.005, Estates Code 1023.006, Estates Code 1105.157, Estates Code 1151.051, Estates Code 1156.052, Estates Code 1203.006, Estates Code 1204.105, Estates Code 1204.151, Estates Code 1204.152, Estates Code 1251.005, Estates Code 1023.008 (Estates Code 1204, Estates Code 1023, Estates Code 1251, Estates Code 1151, Estates Code 1203, Estates Code 1156, Estates Code 1105)
Engrossed: Estates Code 1023.002, Estates Code 1023.004, Estates Code 1023.005, Estates Code 1023.006, Estates Code 1105.157, Estates Code 1151.051, Estates Code 1156.052, Estates Code 1203.006, Estates Code 1204.105, Estates Code 1204.151, Estates Code 1204.152, Estates Code 1251.005, Estates Code 1023.008 (Estates Code 1204, Estates Code 1023, Estates Code 1251, Estates Code 1151, Estates Code 1203, Estates Code 1156, Estates Code 1105)
House Committee Report: Estates Code 1023.002, Estates Code 1023.004, Estates Code 1023.005, Estates Code 1023.006, Estates Code 1105.157, Estates Code 1151.051, Estates Code 1156.052, Estates Code 1203.006, Estates Code 1204.105, Estates Code 1204.151, Estates Code 1204.152, Estates Code 1251.005, Estates Code 1023.008 (Estates Code 1204, Estates Code 1023, Estates Code 1251, Estates Code 1151, Estates Code 1203, Estates Code 1156, Estates Code 1105)
Enrolled: Estates Code 1023.002, Estates Code 1023.004, Estates Code 1023.005, Estates Code 1023.006, Estates Code 1105.157, Estates Code 1151.051, Estates Code 1156.052, Estates Code 1163.003, Estates Code 1203.006, Estates Code 1204.105, Estates Code 1204.151, Estates Code 1204.152, Estates Code 1251.005, Estates Code 1023.008 (Estates Code 1204, Estates Code 1023, Estates Code 1251, Estates Code 1151, Estates Code 1203, Estates Code 1156, Estates Code 1105, Estates Code 1163)