Iowa § 232D.402 Duties and responsibilities of guardian

Iowa Statutes

§ 232D.402 — Duties and responsibilities of guardian

Iowa § 232D.402

Title VIHUMAN SERVICES

Ch. 232DMINOR GUARDIANSHIPS

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Iowa Code § 232D.402 (2026).

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1.A guardian is a fiduciary and shall act in the best interest of the minor and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence in performing guardianship duties and responsibilities. The fiduciary duties of a guardian for an adult set forth in chapter 633 are applicable to a guardian under this chapter.

2.Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian has the duty and responsibility to ensure the minor’s health, education, safety, welfare, and support.

3.A guardian with whom the minor is not living should maintain regular contact with the minor.

4.A guardian should make reasonable efforts to facilitate the continuation of the relationship of the minor and the minor’s parents subject to section 232D.401, subsection 5.

5.A guardian shall file the reports with the court required

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1. A guardian is a fiduciary and shall act in the best interest of the minor and
exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence in performing guardianship duties and
responsibilities. The fiduciary duties of a guardian for an adult set forth in chapter 633 are
applicable to a guardian under this chapter.
2. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian has the duty and responsibility to
ensure the minor’s health, education, safety, welfare, and support.
3. A guardian with whom the minor is not living should maintain regular contact with the
minor.
4. A guardian should make reasonable efforts to facilitate the continuation of the
relationship of the minor and the minor’s parents subject to section 232D.401, subsection 5.
5. A guardian shall file the reports with the court required under section 232D.501.
6. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the permanent residence
of the minor and the minor’s new address.
7. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the minor’s school or
school district.