29-3-14-6. Communication of a Request or Decision
Sec. 6. A request or decision made or communicated with the assistance of a supporter in conformity with this chapter shall be recognized as the request or decision of the adult for the purposes of any provision of law. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-14-7. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Requirements
Sec. 7. (a) A supported decision making agreement must: (1) name at least one (1) supporter; (2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and (3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult’s guardian. (b) A supported decision making agreement may: (1) appoint […]
29-3-14-8. Revocation of Supported Decision Making Agreements
Sec. 8. An adult may revoke a supported decision making agreement at any time. A revocation under this section must be in writing, and a copy of the revocation must be provided to each supporter. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-12-3. Minimum Period to Maintain Incapacitated Person Status; Petition to Terminate Guardianship or Protective Order; Penalty
Sec. 3. An order adjudicating a person as an incapacitated person may specify a minimum period, not exceeding one (1) year, during which a petition for an adjudication that the protected person is no longer an incapacitated person may not be filed without court approval. Subject to that restriction, the protected person or any other […]
29-3-12-4. Removal, Resignation, or Death of Guardian; Final Accounting; Appointment of Successor; Effect of Removal on Validity of Guardian’s Acts
Sec. 4. (a) The court may remove a guardian on its own motion or on petition of the protected person or any person interested in the guardianship, after notice and hearing, on the same grounds and in the same manner as is provided under IC 29-1-10-6 for the removal of a personal representative. The court […]
29-3-12-5. Termination of Authority and Responsibility of Guardian; Effect on Liability of Guardian; Court Approval
Sec. 5. (a) The authority and responsibility of a guardian terminate: (1) at the time that the court designates; (2) upon the death, resignation, or removal of the guardian; or (3) upon the termination of the guardianship, subject to section 1(d) and 1(e) of this chapter. (b) The termination for any reason of the authority […]
29-3-12-6. Guardianship Extends Beyond Age 18 if Minor Is Incapacitated or Receives Certain Dcs Assistance
Sec. 6. (a) If a protected person: (1) is a minor; and (2) has been adjudicated an incapacitated person; the court may not terminate the guardianship of the protected person when the protected person attains eighteen (18) years of age. (b) If a protected person is: (1) a minor; and (2) a recipient or beneficiary […]
29-3-9-10. Attorney of Record for Guardian
Sec. 10. The attorney of record for a guardian continues as such until the termination of the guardianship or the attorney’s withdrawal, whichever occurs first, as approved by the court. As added by P.L.169-1988, SEC.1.
29-3-12-7. Petition to Extend Guardianship Past Age 18
Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to the guardianship of a minor who has not been adjudicated an incapacitated person. (b) A protected person who is at least seventeen (17) years of age and the guardian of the protected person may jointly petition the court to extend the duration of the guardianship beyond the date […]
29-3-9-11. Investigation and Report Concerning Minor or Protected Person
Sec. 11. The office of the secretary of family and social services shall investigate and report to the court concerning the conditions and circumstances of a minor or an alleged incapacitated adult or protected person who is an adult and the fitness and conduct of the guardian or the proposed guardian whenever ordered to do […]