§ 28-65-216. Issuance of letters
(a) When a guardian has given such bond as may be required and the bond has been approved, as provided by § 28-48-205, or if no bond is required and the guardian has filed his or her written acceptance of his or her appointment, letters of guardianship under the seal of the court shall be […]
§ 28-65-217. Form of letters
(a) Letters of guardianship shall be in substantially the following form: (b) If the powers, authorities, or duties of the guardian are limited, the letters shall state that fact, clearly and in bold print, by including the word “limited” in the title and by inserting the word “limited” between the words “duly” and “appointed” in […]
§ 28-65-218. Temporary guardian
(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, if the court finds that there is imminent danger to the life or health of the incapacitated person or of loss, damage, or waste to the property of an incapacitated person and that this requires the immediate appointment of a guardian of his or […]
§ 28-65-219. Substitution — Removal
(a) When a minor ward has attained fourteen (14) years of age, his or her guardian may be removed on petition of the ward to have another person appointed guardian if the court is satisfied that the person chosen is suitable, qualified, and competent and that it is for the best interest of the ward […]
§ 28-65-220. Successor guardian
When a guardian dies, is removed by order of the court, or resigns and the resignation is accepted by the court, the court may appoint another guardian in his or her place in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as are provided in this chapter for an original appointment of a guardian.
§ 28-65-221. Standby guardians
(a) Without surrendering parental rights, any parent who is chronically ill or near death may have a standby guardian appointed by the court for the parent’s minor children using the same procedures outlined in this subchapter to establish a guardianship. The standby guardian’s authority would take effect as outlined in an order of standby guardianship, […]
§ 28-65-206. Single guardianship for two or more incapacitated persons
When an application is made for the appointment of a guardian for two (2) or more incapacitated persons who are children of a common parent, or are parent and child or are husband and wife, it shall not be necessary that a separate petition, bond, or other paper be filed for each incompetent, and the […]
§ 28-65-207. Notice of hearing for appointment
(a) Notice of the hearing for the appointment of a guardian need not be given to any person: (1) Who has signed the petition; (2) Who has in writing waived notice of the hearing, except the alleged incapacitated person may not waive notice; (3) Who actually appears at the hearing; (4) Whose existence, relationship to […]
§ 28-65-208. Notice of other hearings
Whenever notice of a hearing in a guardianship proceeding is required, the notice shall be served upon the following who do not appear or in writing waive notice of hearing: (1) The guardian of the person; (2) The guardian of the estate; and (3) If directed by the court: (A) Any department, bureau, agency, or […]
§ 28-65-209. Request for special notice of hearings
(a) (1) At any time after the issuance of letters of guardianship, any department, bureau, agency, or political subdivision of the United States or of this state which makes or awards compensation, pension, insurance, or other allowance for the benefit of the ward’s estate; or any department, bureau, agency, or political subdivision of the United […]