Relating to guardianship matters.

Contracts

• Outside Counsel Engagement Letters: Must be amended to require notification of any court disapproval order within 24 hours of entry to preserve the 30-day cure window.
• Third-Party Accounting Vendors: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) must be updated to mandate expedited turnaround (sub-30 days) for corrected accountings. Include indemnification clauses for removal proceedings caused by vendor delays.

Hiring/Training

• Litigation Teams: Train attorneys immediately to cease filing removal motions on behalf of clients with adverse interests (creditors, estranged family), as these are now statutorily barred and subject to summary dismissal.
• Docketing Staff: Implement a "Red Flag" protocol for Disapproval Orders. These cannot be treated as standard correspondence; they trigger an immediate, non-negotiable countdown.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Case Management Software: Configure systems to track the "Date of Entry" of disapproval orders, not the date of receipt. The statutory clock begins when the judge signs the order.
• Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Documentation: Attorneys serving as GALs must explicitly document that recommendations are made "in the capacity of" the GAL to trigger the codified civil immunity.

Fees & Costs

• Expedited Accounting Fees: Budget for potential rush fees from accountants if a disapproval order grants fewer than the maximum 30 days for correction.
• Litigation Savings: Reduced costs anticipated for guardians defending against removal attempts by adverse parties due to the new statutory bar.