§ 28-72-103 - Powers and duties of trustee.
28-72-103. Powers and duties of trustee.
(a) Any trustee so appointed by the circuit court of this state shall have authority to collect and receive and give a receipt for all sums of money or property of any kind or character that may be due any missing person or person imprisoned in any foreign country.
(b) Upon receipt of property of any kind or anything of value, the trustee shall immediately report to the court the amount of money or other property received by him or her as trustee.
(c) The court shall have authority to authorize the trustee to use the funds or property in the amount and in the manner provided by an order of the court for the support and maintenance of the family or dependents of the missing person or person imprisoned in any foreign country.