Sec. 1. (a) Any person may file a petition for the appointment of a person to serve as guardian for an incapacitated person or minor under this chapter or to have a protective order issued under IC 29-3-4. The petition must state the following: (1) The name, age, residence, and post office address of the […]
Sec. 1.5. A petitioner for appointment as a guardian of a minor in a guardianship to which IC 29-3-8-9 applies shall submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the department of child services to conduct a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2-22.5) of the petitioner and any other household members before the […]
Sec. 2. A guardian may not be appointed for an incapacitated person or a minor under this chapter until the incapacity or minority has been adjudicated. As added by P.L.169-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.264-1989, SEC.6.
Sec. 3. (a) Except under subsection (c), if it is alleged and the court finds that: (1) the individual for whom the guardian is sought is an incapacitated person or a minor; and (2) the appointment of a guardian is necessary as a means of providing care and supervision of the physical person or property […]
Sec. 4. (a) The court shall appoint as guardian a qualified person or persons most suitable and willing to serve, having due regard to the following: (1) Any request made by a person alleged to be an incapacitated person, including designations in a durable power of attorney under IC 30-5-3-4(a). (2) Any request made for […]
Sec. 4.1. (a) As used in this section, “disability” has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 12102. (b) In considering the qualifications and suitability of an individual with a disability for appointment as a guardian under section 4 of this chapter, a court: (1) shall not discriminate against; and (2) shall take into consideration […]
Sec. 5. (a) The following are entitled to consideration for appointment as a guardian under section 4 of this chapter in the order listed: (1) A person designated in a durable power of attorney. (2) A person designated as a standby guardian under IC 29-3-3-7. (3) The spouse of an incapacitated person. (4) An adult […]
Sec. 6. When a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for two (2) or more minors or incapacitated persons who are children of a common parent, parent and child, or husband and wife, a separate petition need not be filed for each minor or incapacitated person, and appointment of a guardian for […]
