Section 475.541 – Registration of guardianship orders.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.541. Registration of guardianship orders. — If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in this state, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may […]
Section 475.542 – Registration of protective orders.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.542. Registration of protective orders. — If a conservator has been appointed in another state and a petition for a protective order is not pending in this state, the conservator appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the […]
Section 475.543 – Effect of registration.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.543. Effect of registration. — 1. 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 […]
Section 475.544 – State law applicability.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.544. State law applicability. — Except where inconsistent with sections 475.541, 475.542, and 475.543, the laws of this state relating to the registration and recognition of the acts of a foreign guardian, curator, or conservator contained in sections 475.335 to 475.340 shall be applicable. ——– (L. 2011 H.B. 111 merged […]
Section 475.506 – Taking testimony in another state.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.506. Taking testimony in another state. — 1. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another […]
Section 475.521 – Definitions — significant connection factors.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.521. Definitions — significant connection factors. — 1. In this article, the following terms mean: (1) “Emergency”, a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent’s health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and […]
Section 475.522 – Exclusive basis.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.522. Exclusive basis. — This article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. ——– (L. 2011 H.B. 111 merged with S.B. 59 merged with S.B. 213)
Section 475.523 – Jurisdiction.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.523. Jurisdiction. — A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if: (1) This state is the respondent’s home state; (2) On the date a petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state and: (a) The respondent does […]
Section 475.524 – Special jurisdiction.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.524. Special jurisdiction. — 1. A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under section 475.523 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety days for a respondent who is physically present in this state; (2) Issue […]
Section 475.525 – Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Effective – 28 Aug 2011 475.525. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction. — Except as otherwise provided in section 475.524, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with sections 475.501 to 475.555 has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or […]