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A. In all cases the Court making the appointment of a guardian has exclusive jurisdiction to control such guardian in the management and disposition of the person and property of the ward.

B. The Court has jurisdiction over guardianship proceedings and cases and has the following powers, which must be exercised in the manner prescribed by this chapter, to:

1. Appoint and remove guardians for minors;

2. Issue and revoke letters of guardianship;

3. Control the conduct of guardians with regard to the care and treatment provided to their wards;

4. Control the conduct of guardians with regard to the management of the financial resources of their wards;

5. Compel guardians to submit plans, reports, inventories and accountings to the Court;

6. Compel payment and delivery by guardians of property belonging to their wards;

7. Order the payment of debts, the sale of property and order and regulate the distribution of property which has been placed under the control or management of a guardian;

8. Settle the accounts of guardians;

9. Appoint appraisers of the property of wards;

10. Compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and property; and

11. Exercise all powers conferred by this chapter and to make such orders as may be necessary for the exercise of said powers.