29-3-5-3. Findings; Appointment of Guardian; Limited Guardianship; Protective Orders
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 […]
29-3-5-4. Considerations for Appointment of Guardian
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 […]
29-3-5-4.1. “Disability”; Guardianship
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 […]
29-3-5-5. Persons Entitled to Consideration for Appointment as a Guardian
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 […]
29-3-5-6. Two or More Minors or Incapacitated Persons; Petition for Appointment of Guardian; Separate Accounting
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 […]
29-3-6-1. Notice of Petition and Hearing; Persons to Whom Notice Must Be Given; Waiver of Notice
Sec. 1. (a) When a petition for appointment of a guardian or for the issuance of a protective order is filed with the court, notice of the petition and the hearing on the petition shall be given through the E-filing System of the Indiana Courts or by first class postage prepaid mail as follows: (1) […]
29-3-6-2. Notice; Form and Contents; Copy of Petition to Be Attached
Sec. 2. A copy of the petition shall be attached to the notice, and the notice must be in substantially the following form: NOTICE TO: (name and address of person receiving notice) On (date of hearing) at (time of hearing) in (place of hearing) at (city), Indiana, the (name and address of court) will hold […]
29-3-3-7. Standby Guardians
Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (e), a parent of a minor or the guardian of a protected person may designate a standby guardian by making a written declaration naming the individual designated to serve as a standby guardian. A declarant may name an alternate to the designated standby guardian if the designated standby guardian […]
29-3-6-3. Request for Written Notice of Proceedings and Pleadings; Determination of Interest; Failure to Comply With Request
Sec. 3. (a) At any time after the appointment of a guardian or the issuance of a protective order, any person may, in person or by the person’s attorney, serve upon the guardian or the guardian’s attorney, and file with the clerk of the court where the proceedings are pending, a written request together with […]
29-3-3-8. Tenant’s Representative; Administration
Sec. 8. (a) A tenant’s representative who accepts appointment under IC 32-31-1-23 may represent the tenant for the following purposes: (1) Collecting all or part of the tenant’s security deposit from the tenant’s landlord. (2) Collecting the tenant’s tangible personal property from the tenant’s residence. (3) Distributing among the tenant’s distributees any portion of the […]