Ward's Debts and Claims

Every guardian must pay the ward's just debts out of the ward's personal estate and the income of his real estate, if sufficient; if not, then out of his real estate upon selling or mortgaging any of his real property as hereinafter provided. He must demand, sue for and collect all debts due to the ward, or, with the approval of the court, he may compromise the same and give discharges to the debtor, on receiving a fair and just COL120106 CH. 41 POWERS AND DUTIES settlement; and he must appear for and represent his ward in all actions and proceedings, unless another person is appointed for that purpose.