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29-3.5-2-9. Rules Concerning Proceedings Filed in Two States

Sec. 9. Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this state under section 4(a)(1) or 4(a)(2) of this chapter, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in this […]

29-3.5-3-1. Transfer of Guardianship to Another State

Sec. 1. (a) A guardian appointed in this state may petition the court to transfer the guardianship to another state. (b) Notice of a petition under subsection (a) must be given to the persons that would be entitled to notice of a petition in this state for the appointment of a guardian. (c) On the […]

29-3.5-3-2. Acceptance of a Guardianship Transferred to Indiana

Sec. 2. (a) To confirm transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship transferred to this state under provisions similar to section 1 of this chapter, the guardian or conservator must petition the court in this state to accept the guardianship or conservatorship. The petition must include a certified copy of the other state’s provisional order of […]

29-3.5-4-1. Registration of Out-of-State Guardianships

Sec. 1. If: (1) a guardian has been appointed in another state; (2) a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in this state; and (3) the guardian appointed in the other state gives notice to the appointing court of an intent to register the guardianship order; the guardian appointed in the […]

29-3.5-4-2. Registration of Out-of-State Protective Order

Sec. 2. If: (1) a conservator has been appointed in another state; (2) a petition for a guardianship or protective order is not pending in this state; and (3) the conservator appointed in the other state gives notice to the appointing court of an intent to register the protective order; the conservator appointed in the […]

29-3.5-4-3. Powers of a Registered Out-of-State Guardian or Conservator

Sec. 3. (a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is […]

29-3.5-1-5. Requests of Out-of-State Courts

Sec. 5. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing. (2) Order a person in that state to produce or give evidence pursuant to procedures of that state. (3) […]

29-3.5-1-6. Testimony of Out-of-State Witnesses

Sec. 6. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of witnesses who are located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the […]

29-3.5-2-1. Considerations in Determining Jurisdiction

Sec. 1. In determining under section 3 of this chapter and IC 29-3.5-3-1(d) whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider: (1) the location of the respondent’s family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding; (2) the length of time the respondent […]

29-3.5-1-1. Citation

Sec. 1. This article may be cited as the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.