§ 15-14-315 — Powers of guardian

(1) Subject to the limitations set forth in
section 15-14-316 and except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian may:

(a) Apply for and receive money payable to the ward or the ward's guardian
or custodian for the support of the ward under the terms of any statutory system of
benefits or insurance or any private contract, devise, trust, conservatorship, or
custodianship;

(b) If otherwise consistent with the terms of any order by a court of
competent jurisdiction relating to custody of the ward, take custody of the ward
and establish the ward's place of custodial dwelling, but may only establish or
move the ward's place of dwelling outside this state upon express authorization of
the court;

(c) If a conservator for the estate of the ward has not been appointed with
existing authority, commence a proceeding, including an administrative proceeding,
or take other appropriate action to compel a person to support the ward or to pay
money for the benefit of the ward;

(d) Consent to medical or other care, treatment, or service for the ward; and

(e) If reasonable under all of the circumstances, delegate to the ward certain
responsibilities for decisions affecting the ward's well-being.

(2) The court may specifically authorize or direct the guardian to consent to
the adoption or marriage of the ward.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1799, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).