Which condition may cause a person to be declared ineligible to act as fiduciary?

• A. A person who cannot attend school
• B. A person unable to read and write the English language
• C. A person who cannot speak English
• D. A person who has a felony conviction

Answer: (B)

Fiduciaries must be able to handle court documents and communicate effectively in the language used by the court. If a person cannot read and write in English, they cannot reliably understand filings, prepare or review accounts, or sign and process the necessary paperwork in a way that meets court standards. This literacy requirement directly affects the ability to perform fiduciary duties and comply with court procedures, making it a disqualifying factor. Other limitations, such as not attending school, aren’t automatic disqualifiers, and difficulties with speaking English can often be accommodated with translation or assistance. A felony conviction may affect eligibility in some cases, but literacy in English is the clearer, more fundamental barrier in this context.