Chapter 101. To amend section 1135, chapter 31, of the District of Columbia Code
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CHAP. 101.— An Act To amend section 1135, chapter 31, of the District of Columbia Code.February 10, 1927.[[H. R. 12110](/us/bill/69/hr/12110).][[Public, No. 598](/us/pl/69/598).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,District of Columbia Code.Vol. 31, p. 1370, amended. That section 1135, chapter 31, of the District of Columbia Code be amended so as to read as follows: " “Sec. 1135. Accounts.— It shall be the duty of the guardian toGuardian and ward.Accounts under oath by guardian. manage the estate for the best interests of the ward, and once in each year, or oftener if required, he shall settle an account of his trust, under oath.
He shall account for all profit and increase of his ward’s estate and the annual value thereof, and shall be allowed credit for taxes, repairs, improvements, expenses, and commissions, and shallLimit for commissions, omitted. not be answer able for any loss or decrease sustained without his fault; and the court shall determine the amounts to be annually expended in the maintenance and education of the infant, regard being had to his future condition and prospects in life; and the court,Use of principal allowed for benefit of ward. if it shall deem it advantageous to the ward, may allow the guardian to exceed the income of the estate and to make use of the principal and sell the same or part thereof, under its order, as hereinbefore provided in subchapter 3 of chapter 1; but no guardian shall sell any property of his ward without an order of the court previously had therefor.
The court shall allow a reasonable compensation for servicesCommission allowed. rendered by the guardian not exceeding a commission of 5 per centum of the amounts collected if and when disbursed.” " Approved, February 10, 1927.