Representing ward in legal proceedings.
1. A guardian of the estate shall appear for and represent the ward in all actions, suits or proceedings to which the ward is a party, unless a guardian ad litem is appointed in the action, suit or proceeding. If a guardian ad litem is appointed in the action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the estate shall notify the court that the guardian ad litem has been appointed in the action, suit or proceeding.
2. Upon final resolution of the action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the estate shall notify the court of the outcome of the action, suit or proceeding.
3. If the person of the ward would be affected by the outcome of any action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the person, if any, should be joined to represent the ward in the action, suit or proceeding.
Last modified: February 25, 2006