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 […]
29-3.5-5-1. Construction of Statutes Must Promote Uniformity
Sec. 1. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.
29-3.5-5-2. Relation to the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Sec. 2. This article modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 […]
29-3.5-5-3. Application
Sec. 3. (a) This article applies as follows: (1) To guardianships and protective orders in existence on July 1, 2011. (2) To guardianship and protective proceedings begun after June 30, 2011. (b) In the case of a guardianship or protective proceeding begun in Indiana before July 1, 2011, jurisdiction is established under IC 29-3. (c) […]
29-3-14-5. Supporter Responsibilities; Prohibited Acts
Sec. 5. (a) A supporter must: (1) support the will and preference of the adult, and not the supporter’s opinion of the adult’s best interests; (2) act honestly, diligently, and in good faith; (3) act within the scope set forth in the adult’s supported decision making agreement; (4) avoid conflicts of interest; and (5) notify […]
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.