APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS
- 159.0487 - Types of guardians.
- 159.049 - Appointment without issuance of citation.
- 159.052 - Temporary guardian for minor ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment; conditions
- 159.0523 - Temporary guardian for adult ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment; condition
- 159.0525 - Temporary guardian for ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of financial loss: Petition for appointment; conditions; required notice; extension; limited powers.
- 159.0535 - Attendance of proposed ward at hearing.
- 159.054 - Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.
- 159.055 - Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order.
- 159.057 - Guardian for two or more wards.
- 159.059 - Qualifications of guardian.
- 159.0593 - Determination of whether proposed ward is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law.
- 159.0595 - Private professional guardians.
- 159.061 - Preference for parent of minor; other considerations in determining qualifications and suitability of guardian; appointment of public guardian or private fiduciary.
- 159.0615 - Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian; hearing; recommendation.
- 159.0617 - Court or master of court or special master authorized to allow certain persons to testify at hearing to determine person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian.
- 159.062 - Guardian nominated by will.
- 159.065 - Bond: General requirements; approval by clerk; liability of sureties; not required under certain circumstances.
- 159.067 - Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change; exoneration of former sureties.
- 159.069 - Bond: Filing; remedy for breach.
- 159.071 - Bond: Limitations on action.
- 159.073 - Taking oath of office; filing appropriate documents.
- 159.074 - Copy of order of appointment to be served upon ward; notice of entry of order to be filed with court.
- 159.075 - Letters of guardianship.