29-3-14-11. Immunity; Exception
Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who, in good faith, relies on an authorization in a supported decision making agreement or who, in good faith, declines to honor an authorization in a supported decision making agreement is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct. […]
29-3-14-12. Meaning and Effect of Supported Decision Making Agreement
Sec. 12. The meaning and effect of a supported decision making agreement is determined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the supported decision making agreement was executed, unless the supported decision making agreement provides otherwise. As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
29-3-14-13. Reporting of Abuse or Neglect
Sec. 13. A person who: (1) receives a copy of a supported decision making agreement; or (2) is aware of the existence of a supported decision making agreement; and reasonably believes that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited must report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to adult protective services or another authorized […]
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.
29-3.5-1-2. Definitions
Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) “Adult” means either of the following: (A) An individual who has attained eighteen (18) years of age. (B) An emancipated minor who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age. (2) “Conservator” means a guardian (as defined in IC 29-3-1-6). (3) “Guardian” has the meaning […]
29-3.5-1-3. Foreign Countries Treated as States
Sec. 3. A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this article. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.
29-3-9-13. Filing Petition for Dissolution, Legal Separation, or Annulment in Guardian’s County of Residence
Sec. 13. (a) This section applies if a court has authorized a guardian to petition for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or annulment of marriage on behalf of an incapacitated person under section 12.2 of this chapter. (b) A guardian may file a petition for dissolution on behalf of an incapacitated person under IC 31-15-2 […]
29-3-10-1. Payment of Debts Incurred on Behalf of Protected Person; Payment of Claims; Actions Against Guardian; Filing of Claims
Sec. 1. (a) Without prior order of the court, a guardian shall pay from the guardianship property all indebtedness that the guardian has reasonably incurred in good faith on behalf of the protected person. (b) Upon order of the court, a guardian shall pay from the protected person’s property for which the guardian is responsible […]
29-3-11-1. Protection for Persons Dealing in Good Faith With Guardian or Person Acting Under Protective Order; Scope of Protection
Sec. 1. (a) A person who in good faith deals with a guardian or person acting under a protective order is: (1) protected as if the guardian or person acting under a protective order properly exercised the power; and (2) not required to inquire into the existence of the power or the propriety of its […]
29-3-11-2. Contracts Entered Into in Good Faith; Personal Liability of Guardian; Liability for Acts or Omissions; Proceeding to Determine Liability
Sec. 2. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, a guardian or person acting under a protective order is not personally liable on a contract entered into in good faith under the order, unless that person fails to reveal that person’s representative capacity and identify that person’s capacity in the contract. (b) Subject to subsection […]