Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdictions Act (2007)
PURPOSE:
This Act addresses the issue of jurisdiction over adult guardianships, conservatorships, and other protective proceedings, providing an effective mechanism for resolving multi-state jurisdictional disputes. It contains specific guidelines to specify which court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated adult. The objective is that only state will have jurisdiction at any one time.
ORIGIN:
Completed by the Uniform Law Commission in 2007
ENDORSED BY
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
National College of Probate Judges National Guardianship Association
APPROVED BY:
STATE ADOPTIONS:
Alaska Colorado*
Utah *
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2008 INTRODUCTIONS:
District of Columbia
Missouri Utah
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* 2008 Enactment
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