§ 29-1-19-14 — Support; maintenance; education

(a) A guardian shall not apply any portion of
the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person
other than the protected person, the spouse, and the children under the
age of eighteen (18) years of the protected person, except upon petition
to and prior order of the court after a hearing. A signed duplicate or
certified copy of the petition shall be furnished the proper office of the
Department and notice of hearing shall be given the office as provided
in the case of hearing on a guardian's account or other pleading.
(b) If the protected person is a child under the age of eighteen (18)
years, and the parents or those standing in loco parentis are able to care
for, maintain, and educate the protected person, neither the income nor
the principal shall be expended for any purpose except as ordered by
the court.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.2014; Acts 1973, P.L.287,
SEC.11. As amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.49.