§ 15-14-101. Short Title
Parts 1 to 4 of this article may be cited as the “Colorado Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act”. Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1778, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17-103).
§ 15-14-102. Definitions
In parts 1 to 4 of this article 14: “Claim”, with respect to a protected person, includes a claim against an individual, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, and a claim against an estate which arises at or after the appointment of a conservator, including expenses of administration. “Conservator” means a person at least […]
§ 15-14-104. Facility of Transfer
Unless a person required to transfer money or personal property to a minor knows that a conservator has been appointed or that a proceeding for appointment of a conservator of the estate of the minor is pending, the person may do so, as to an amount or value not exceeding ten thousand dollars a year […]
§ 15-14-105. Delegation of Power by Parent or Guardian
A parent or guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding twelve months, any power regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or ward, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption. Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. […]
§ 15-14-106. Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, parts 1 to 4 of this article apply to, and the court has jurisdiction over, guardianship and related proceedings for individuals domiciled or present in this state, protective proceedings for individuals domiciled in or having property located in this state, and property coming into the control […]
§ 15-14-107. Transfer of Jurisdiction
After the appointment of a guardian or conservator or entry of another protective order, the court making the appointment or entering the order may transfer the proceeding to a court in another county in this state or to another state if the court is satisfied that a transfer will serve the best interest of the […]
§ 15-14-108. Venue
Venue for a guardianship proceeding for a minor is in the county of this state in which the minor resides or is present at the time the proceeding is commenced. Venue for a guardianship proceeding for an incapacitated person is in the county of this state in which the respondent resides and, if the respondent […]
§ 15-14-109. Practice in Court – Consolidation of Proceedings
Except as otherwise provided in parts 1 to 4 of this article, the rules of civil procedure and the Colorado rules of probate procedure, including the rules concerning appellate review, govern proceedings under parts 1 to 4 of this article. If guardianship and protective proceedings as to the same individual are commenced or pending in […]
§ 15-14-110. Letters of Office
A nominee for guardian, emergency guardian, conservator, or special conservator shall file an acceptance of office with the court. The acceptance of office shall be signed by the nominee and, except as otherwise provided in this section, shall include a statement by the nominee informing the court of the following: Whether the nominee has been […]
§ 15-14-111. Effect of Acceptance of Appointment
By accepting appointment, a guardian or conservator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship or conservatorship. Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1782, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17-103).
§ 15-14-112. Termination of or Change in Guardian’s or Conservator’s Appointment
The appointment of a guardian or conservator terminates upon the death, resignation, or removal of the guardian or conservator or upon termination of the guardianship or conservatorship. A resignation of a guardian or conservator is effective when approved by the court. A parental appointment as guardian under an informally probated will terminates if the will […]
§ 15-14-113. Notice
Except as otherwise ordered by the court for good cause, if notice of a hearing on a petition is required, other than a notice for which specific requirements are otherwise provided, the petitioner shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing to the person to be notified. Notice must be given in […]
§ 15-14-113.5. Appointments Without Notice – Investigation – Report – Procedures
A visitor appointed pursuant to section 15-14-312 (5) or 15-14-412 (3)(b) must be a person who has such training as the court deems appropriate. A visitor appointed pursuant to section 15-14-312 (5) or 15-14-412 (3)(b) shall interview the respondent in person and, to the extent that the respondent is able to understand: Explain to the […]
§ 15-14-114. Waiver of Notice
A person may waive notice by a writing signed by the person or the person’s attorney and filed in the proceeding in accordance with Colorado rules of probate procedure. However, a respondent, ward, or protected person may not waive notice. Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1783, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see […]
§ 15-14-115. Guardian Ad Litem
At any stage of a proceeding, a court may appoint a guardian ad litem if the court determines that representation of the interest otherwise would be inadequate. If not precluded by a conflict of interest, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several individuals or interests. The court shall state on the record […]
§ 15-14-116. Request for Notice – Interested Persons
An interested person not otherwise entitled to notice who desires to be notified before any order is made in a guardianship proceeding, including a proceeding after the appointment of a guardian, or in a protective proceeding, may file a request for notice with the clerk of the court in which the proceeding is pending in […]
§ 15-14-117. Multiple Appointments or Nominations
If a respondent or other person makes more than one written appointment or nomination of a guardian or a conservator, the most recent controls. Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1784, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17-103).
§ 15-14-118. Small Estate – Person Under Disability – No Personal Representative
Any interested person may file a verified petition for the distribution without administration of the estate of a person under disability under the provisions of this section. The petition must state, so far as known to petitioner: The name, date of birth, county, and state of residence of the person under disability; If the person […]
§ 15-14-119. Notice to Public Institutions on Appointment of Guardian or Conservator
When any court shall appoint a conservator of the estate of a protected person or a guardian of an incapacitated person committed to or residing in any public institution of this state, the court shall notify the superintendent or chief administrative officer of said public institution or, if unknown, the executive director of the department […]
§ 15-14-120. Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act Not Affected
If any of the provisions of parts 1 to 4 of this article are inconsistent with the provisions of part 2 of article 5 of title 28, C.R.S., known as the “Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act”, the provisions of that act shall prevail with respect to funds or proceedings subject thereto. Source: L. 2000: Entire part […]