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Legislative findings and purpose
Power to appoint a guardian of the person and/or property; standard for appointment
Definitions
Jurisdiction
Venue
Who may commence a proceeding
Notice
Petition
Appointment of court evaluator
Counsel
Hearing
Burden and quantum of proof
Timing of hearing
Record of the proceedings
Findings
Dispositional alternatives
Nomination of guardian
Foreign guardian for a person not present in the state
Eligibility as guardian
Duties of guardian
Powers of guardian; property management
Powers of guardian; personal needs
Provisional remedies
Notice of pendency
Filing of bond by guardian
Designation of clerk to receive process
Commission to guardian
Compensation of guardian
Effect of the appointment on the incapacitated person
Initial report
Annual report
Examination of initial and annual reports
Intermediate and final report
Decree on filing instruments approving accounts
Removal of guardian
Discharge or modification of powers of guardian
Resignation or suspension of powers of guardian
Vacancy in office
Guardian education requirements
Court evaluator education requirements
Court examiner education requirements
Compliance
Proceedings to discover property withheld
Proceedings upon the death of an incapacitated person