Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian.
1. A guardian of the estate shall examine each claim presented to him for payment. If the guardian is satisfied that the claim is appropriate and just, the guardian shall:
(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and allowed” and the date;
(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and
(c) Pay the claim from the guardianship estate.
2. If the guardian is not satisfied that the claim is just, the guardian shall:
(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and rejected” and the date;
(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and
(c) Not later than 60 days after the date the claim was presented to the guardian, notify the claimant by personal service or by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail that the claim was rejected.
Last modified: February 25, 2006