In re Guardianship of Spangler

{¶ 1} In this case we are asked to determine whether a county board of developmental disabilities has the statutory authority and standing to file a motion to remove a guardian of an incompetent adult. We hold that county boards of developmental disabilities have not been granted the express or implied authority to file a motion to remove the guardian of an incompetent adult; however, the probate court, with its plenary authority as the superior guardian, may upon notice from a county board of developmental disabilities conduct proceedings to remove a guardian. We, therefore, affirm in part,…