Ohio Code § 5905.06
Ohio Code § 5905.06. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5905.06.
No person other than a bank or trust company shall be guardian of more than five wards
at one time, unless all the wards are members of one family. Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the veterans' administration or
other interested person alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity
for more than five wards and requesting his discharge for that reason, the probate
court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith
from such guardian and shall discharge him from guardianship in excess of five and
forthwith appoint a successor.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5905.06
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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