When an infant whose father or mother is living becomes entitled to property, the Probate Court may require the father or mother, as guardian, to give bond and security to account for the property, and on his or her failure or refusal so to do may appoint another person guardian, who shall give bond as in other cases.

History

Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 740, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1

Prior Codifications

1973 Ed., § 21-114.

1981 Ed., § 21-114.

Cross References

Undertaking in lieu of fiduciary bond, see § 16-601.