New Hampshire Statutes
§ 547-B:3 — Appointment of Guardian
New Hampshire·Title LVI PROBATE COURTS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES·Ch. 547-B PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
I.Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when nomination of a guardian is required under RSA 135-C:60 or RSA 171-A:10, and there is no relative, friend, or other interested person available, willing, and able to serve in such a capacity, the probate court may appoint the public guardianship and protection program as guardian of the person, estate, or both person and estate, as may be deemed appropriate.
II.In other instances when guardianship services are required and there is no relative, friend, or other interested person available, willing, and able to serve in such a capacity, the probate court may appoint the public guardianship and protection program as guardian of the person, estate, or both person and estate, as may be deemed appropriate, provided that there
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Legislative History
1983, 409:1. 1994, 248:6, eff. June 2, 1994.
Nearby Sections
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§ 547-B:1
Purpose§ 547-B:2
Program Established§ 547-B:3
Appointment of Guardian§ 547-B:4
Powers and Duties§ 547-B:5
Appointment of Co-Guardian§ 547-B:6
Contract for Program Services§ 547-B:7
Services to Other Clients§ 547-B:8
Costs of Services