§ 29-3-8.5-3 — Duties

Indiana § 29-3-8.5-3

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 3: GUARDIANSHIPS AND PROTECTIVE
• Ch. 8.5: Volunteer Advocates for Seniors or Incapacitated

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(a) A volunteer advocates for seniors and
incapacitated adults program shall:
(1) serve as a guardian to represent and protect the best interests
of an incapacitated person or senior including the person's
property;
(2) investigate and gather information regarding the health,
welfare, and financial circumstances of the incapacitated person
or senior, as directed by a court;
(3) facilitate and authorize health care, social welfare, and
residential placement services as needed by the incapacitated
person or senior;
(4) advocate for the rights of the incapacitated person or senior;
(5) facilitate legal representation for the incapacitated person or
senior;
(6) provide the court with the required reports under section 2 of
this chapter; and
(7) perform any other responsibilities required by the court.
(b) A volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults
program has the duties of the guardian of a minor listed in IC 29-3-8-1
and IC 29-3-8-3.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.41-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2006, SEC.4; P.L.72-2010, SEC.7; P.L.4-2020, SEC.7.