In every guardianship, the ward has the right to: A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the ward; A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the ward; Have the ward’s property utilized to provide adequately for the ward’s support, care, education, health, and welfare; Communicate freely and privately with persons other than […]
Unless the court’s order specifies that one or more of the following powers are to be retained by the ward, the appointment of a guardian shall remove from the ward the power to: Contract marriage; Make, modify, or terminate other contracts; Consent to medical treatment; Establish a residence or dwelling place; Change domicile; Revoke a […]
Except as otherwise provided by law or by the court, a guardian shall make decisions regarding the ward’s support, care, education, health, and welfare. A guardian shall, to the extent feasible, encourage the ward to participate in decisions, act on the ward’s own behalf, and develop or regain the capacity to manage the ward’s personal […]
Unless inconsistent with the terms of any court order relating to the guardianship, a guardian may: Take custody of the person of the ward and establish the ward’s place of dwelling within this state; Subject to Chapters 9, 20, and 36 of Title 31 and any other pertinent law, give any consents or approvals that […]
The guardian must promptly disclose any conflict of interest between the guardian and the ward when it arises or becomes known to the guardian and seek the court’s determination as to whether the conflict is insubstantial or if it is in the best interest of the ward for the guardian to continue to serve. History. […]
Before entering upon the duties of the appointment, every guardian appointed pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall take an oath or affirmation before the court to perform well and truly the duties required of a guardian and to account faithfully for the estate. The oath or affirmation of a guardian may be subscribed […]
