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HB 1657 Appointment of guardian/conservator; when court hearing petition therefor, spouse may be appointed.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Appointment of guardian or conservator. Clarifies that in a proceeding to appoint a guardian or conservator for a person, a court may appoint the spouse of the person.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Appointment of guardian or conservator. Clarifies that in a proceeding to appoint a guardian or conservator for a person, a court may, in its discretion, appoint the spouse of the person.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Appointment of guardian or conservator.  Provides that when a court hearing a petition to appoint a guardian or conservator finds that appointment of a guardian or conservator is necessary and the respondent is married, the respondent's spouse shall be considered for appointment as guardian or conservator before any other person.