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MN Stat § 524.5-205 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-205 — Judicial Appointment Of Guardian: Procedure.

524.5-205 JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN: PROCEDURE. (a) A person interested in the welfare of a minor may petition for appointment of a guardian. (b) After a petition is filed, the court shall set a date for hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice of the time and place for hearing the petition, together with a copy of the petition, to: (1) the minor, if the minor has attained 14 years of age and is not the petitioner; (2) any person alleged to have had the primary care and custody of the minor during the 60 days before the filing of the petition; (3) each living parent of the minor or, if there is none, the adult nearest in kinship that can be found; (4) any person nominated as guardian by the minor if the minor has attained 14 years of age; (5) any appointee of a parent whose appointment has not been prevented or terminated under section 524.5-203; and (6) any guardian or conservator currently acting for the minor in this state or elsewhere. (c) Any documents or information disclosing or pertaining to health or financial information shall be filed as confidential documents, consistent with the bill of particulars under section 524.5-121. (d) The court, upon hearing, shall make the appointment if it finds that a qualified person seeks appointment, venue is proper, the required notices have been given, the conditions of section 524.5-204, paragraph (a), have been met, and the best interest of the minor will be served by the appointment. In other cases, the court may dismiss the proceeding or make any other disposition of the matter that will serve the best interest of the minor. (e) If the court determines at any stage of the proceeding, before or after appointment, that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint a lawyer to represent the minor, giving consideration to the choice of the minor if the minor has attained 14 years of age, provided that such appointment shall expire upon the expiration of the appeal time for the order appointing guardian or the order dismissing a petition or upon such other time or event as the court may direct. (f) Within 14 days after an appointment, a guardian shall send or deliver to the minor person subject to guardianship, and counsel if represented at the hearing, a copy of the order of appointment accompanied by a notice which advises the minor person subject to guardianship of the right to appeal the guardianship appointment in the time and manner provided by the Rules of Appellate Procedure. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 21; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 15
MN Stat § 524.5-206 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-206 — Judicial Appointment Of Guardian: Priority Of Minor's Nominee, Limited Guardianship.

524.5-206 JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN: PRIORITY OF MINOR'S NOMINEE, LIMITED GUARDIANSHIP. (a) The court shall appoint as guardian a person whose appointment will be in the best interest of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor has attained 14 years of age, unless the court finds the appointment will be contrary to the best interest of the minor. (b) In the interest of developing self-reliance of a person subject to guardianship or for other good cause, the court, at the time of appointment or later, on its own motion or on motion of the minor person subject to guardianship or other interested person, may limit the powers of a guardian otherwise granted by this article and thereby create a limited guardianship. Following the same procedure, additional powers may be granted or existing powers may be withdrawn. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 22; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-209 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-209 — Rights And Immunities Of Guardian.

524.5-209 RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES OF GUARDIAN. (a) A guardian of a minor person subject to guardianship is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of the person subject to guardianship, in a manner consistent with section 524.5-502. (b) A guardian of a minor person subject to guardianship is not liable to a third person for acts of the person subject to guardianship solely by reason of the relationship. A guardian of a minor person subject to guardianship is not liable for injury to the person subject to guardianship resulting from the negligence or act of a third person providing medical or other care, treatment, or service for the person subject to guardianship except to the extent that a parent would be liable under the circumstances. (c) A guardian of a minor person subject to guardianship may not initiate the commitment of a person subject to guardianship to an institution except in accordance with section 524.5-207. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 24; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-210 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-210 — Termination Of Guardianship; Other Proceedings After Appointment.

524.5-210 TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP; OTHER PROCEEDINGS AFTER APPOINTMENT. (a) A guardianship of a minor terminates upon the minor's death, adoption, emancipation, attainment of majority, or as ordered by the court. (b) A person subject to guardianship or an interested person may petition for any order that is in the best interest of the person subject to guardianship. The petitioner shall give notice of the hearing on the petition to interested persons pursuant to section 524.5-113 and to any other person as ordered by the court, except notice is not required for the person subject to guardianship if the person subject to guardianship has not attained 14 years of age and is not the petitioner. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 25; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-211 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-211 — Delegation Of Power By Parent Or Guardian.

524.5-211 DELEGATION OF POWER BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN. (a) A parent, legal custodian, or nonprofessional guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding one year, any powers regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or person subject to guardianship, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor person subject to guardianship. (b) A professional guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding 30 days, any powers regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or person subject to guardianship, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor person subject to guardianship. A professional guardian delegating parental rights under this paragraph must submit the power of attorney to the court. (c) A parent who executes a delegation of powers under this section must mail or give a copy of the document to any other parent within 30 days of its execution unless: (1) the other parent does not have parenting time or has supervised parenting time; or (2) there is an existing order for protection under chapter 518B or a similar law of another state in effect against the other parent to protect the parent, legal custodian, or guardian executing the delegation of powers or the child. (d) A parent, legal custodian, or guardian of a minor child may also delegate those powers by designating a standby or temporary custodian under chapter 257B. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 26; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 16
MN Stat § 524.5-301 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-301 — Appointment And Status Of Guardian.

524.5-301 APPOINTMENT AND STATUS OF GUARDIAN. A person becomes a guardian of an incapacitated person by a parental or spousal appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or person subject to guardianship. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 27; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-307 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-307 — Guardian Proceedings; Presence And Rights At Hearing.

524.5-307 GUARDIAN PROCEEDINGS; PRESENCE AND RIGHTS AT HEARING. (a) Unless excused by the court for good cause, the petitioner and the proposed guardian shall attend the hearing. The respondent shall attend and participate in the hearing, unless excused by the court for good cause. The petitioner and respondent may present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents; examine witnesses, including the visitor; and otherwise participate in the hearing. The hearing may be held in a location convenient to the respondent and may be closed upon the request of the respondent and a showing of good cause. (b) Any person may request permission to participate in the proceeding. The court may grant the request, with or without hearing, upon a showing of good cause and after determining that the best interest of the respondent will be served. The court may attach appropriate conditions to the participation. (c) A respondent to any guardianship petition and any person subject to guardianship in any other guardianship proceeding has not placed his or her health, physical, or mental condition in controversy. Any denials, allegations or affirmative assertions by the respondent or person subject to guardianship regarding capacity do not place these matters in controversy. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 31; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 19
MN Stat § 524.5-308 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-308 — Notice.

524.5-308 NOTICE. (a) A copy of the petition and notice of the hearing on a petition for guardianship must be served personally on the respondent pursuant to section 524.5-304, paragraph (d). The notice must include a statement that the respondent must be physically present unless excused by the court; inform the respondent of the respondent's rights at the hearing; and include a description of the nature, purpose, and consequences of an appointment. A failure to serve the respondent with a notice substantially complying with this paragraph precludes the court from granting the petition. (b) In a proceeding to establish a guardianship, notice of the hearing shall also be given to the persons listed in the petition. Failure to give notice under this paragraph does not preclude the appointment of a guardian or the making of a protective order. (c) Notice of the hearing on a petition for an order after appointment of a guardian shall be given to interested persons pursuant to section 524.5-113 and to any other person as ordered by the court, except notice to the person subject to guardianship is not required if the person subject to guardianship has not attained 14 years of age and is not the petitioner. (d) The guardian shall give notice of the filing of the guardian's report, together with a copy of the report, to the person subject to guardianship, the court, and any other person the court directs. The notice must be sent or delivered within 14 days after the filing of the report. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 32; 2004 c 146 art 2 s 4; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-309 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-309 — Who May Be Guardian: Priorities.

524.5-309 WHO MAY BE GUARDIAN: PRIORITIES. (a) Subject to paragraph (c), the court, in appointing a guardian, shall consider persons otherwise qualified in the following order of priority: (1) a guardian, other than a temporary or emergency guardian, currently acting for the respondent in this state or elsewhere; (2) a health care agent appointed by the respondent in a health care directive that does not include limitations on the nomination of the health care agent as a guardian and is executed pursuant to chapter 145C; (3) the spouse of the respondent or a person nominated by will or other signed writing executed in the same manner as a health care directive pursuant to chapter 145C of a deceased spouse; (4) an adult child of the respondent; (5) a parent of the respondent, or an individual nominated by will or other signed writing executed in the same manner as a health care directive pursuant to chapter 145C of a deceased parent; (6) an adult with whom the respondent has resided for more than six months before the filing of the petition; (7) an adult who is related to the respondent by blood, adoption, or marriage; and (8) any other adult or a professional guardian. (b) The court, acting in the best interest of the respondent, may decline to appoint a person having priority and appoint a person having a lower priority or no priority. With respect to persons having equal priority, the court shall select the one it considers best qualified. (c) Any individual or agency which provides residence, custodial care, medical care, employment training or other care or services for which they receive a fee may not be appointed as guardian unless related to the respondent by blood, marriage, or adoption. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 33; 2009 c 150 s 7; 2010 c 254 s 5
MN Stat § 524.5-311 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-311 — Emergency Guardian.

524.5-311 EMERGENCY GUARDIAN. (a) If the court finds that compliance with the procedures of this article will likely result in substantial harm to the respondent's health, safety, or welfare, and that no other person appears to have authority and willingness to act in the circumstances, the court, on petition by a person interested in the respondent's welfare, may appoint an emergency guardian whose authority may not exceed 60 days and who may exercise only the powers specified in the order. A county that is acting under section 626.557, subdivision 10, by petitioning for appointment of an emergency guardian on behalf of a vulnerable adult may be granted authority to act for a period not to exceed 90 days. An emergency guardian's appointment under this section may only be extended once for a period not to exceed 60 days if the court finds good cause for the continuation of the guardianship. Immediately upon receipt of the petition for an emergency guardianship, the court shall appoint a lawyer to represent the respondent in the proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), reasonable notice of the time and place of a hearing on the petition must be given to the respondent and any other persons as the court directs. (b) An emergency guardian may be appointed without notice to the respondent and the respondent's lawyer only if the court finds from affidavit or other sworn testimony that the respondent will be substantially harmed before a hearing on the appointment can be held. If the court appoints an emergency guardian without notice to the respondent, the respondent must be given notice of the appointment within 48 hours after the appointment. The court shall hold a hearing on the appropriateness of the appointment within five days after the appointment. (c) Appointment of an emergency guardian, with or without notice, is not a determination of the respondent's incapacity. (d) The court may remove an emergency guardian at any time. An emergency guardian shall make any report the court requires. In other respects, the provisions of this article concerning guardians apply to an emergency guardian. (e) Any documents or information disclosing or pertaining to health or financial information shall be filed as confidential documents, consistent with the bill of particulars under section 524.5-121. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 35; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 21
MN Stat § 524.5-312 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-312 — Temporary Substitute Guardian.

524.5-312 TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE GUARDIAN. (a) If the court finds that a guardian is not effectively performing the guardian's duties and that the welfare of the person subject to guardianship requires immediate action, it may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for the person subject to guardianship for a specified period not exceeding six months. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian so appointed has the powers set forth in the previous order of appointment. The authority of any unlimited or limited guardian previously appointed by the court is suspended as long as a temporary substitute guardian has authority. If an appointment is made without previous notice to the person subject to guardianship or the affected guardian, within five days after the appointment, the court shall inform the person subject to guardianship or guardian of the appointment. (b) The court may remove a temporary substitute guardian at any time. A temporary substitute guardian shall make any report the court requires. In other respects, the provisions of this article concerning guardians apply to a temporary substitute guardian. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 36; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-315 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-315 — Rights And Immunities Of Guardian; Limitations.

524.5-315 RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES OF GUARDIAN; LIMITATIONS. (a) A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of the person subject to guardianship, in a manner consistent with section 524.5-502. (b) A guardian is not liable to a third person for acts of the person subject to guardianship solely by reason of the relationship. A guardian who exercises reasonable care in choosing a third person providing medical or other care, treatment, or service for the person subject to guardianship is not liable for injury to the person subject to guardianship resulting from the wrongful conduct of the third person. (c) A guardian may not revoke the health care directive of a person subject to guardianship or conservatorship absent a court order. (d) A guardian may not initiate the commitment of a person subject to guardianship to an institution except in accordance with section 524.5-313. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 38; 2009 c 150 s 9; 2010 c 254 s 7; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-317 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-317 — Termination Or Modification Of Guardianship; Court Orders.

524.5-317 TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP; COURT ORDERS. (a) A guardianship terminates upon the death of the person subject to guardianship, upon the expiration of the duration of guardianship established in the order appointing the guardian, or upon order of the court. (b) On petition of any person interested in the welfare of the person subject to guardianship the court may terminate a guardianship if the person subject to guardianship no longer needs the assistance or protection of a guardian. The court may modify the type of appointment or powers granted to the guardian if the extent of protection or assistance previously granted is currently excessive or insufficient or the capacity of the person subject to guardianship to provide for support, care, education, health, and welfare has so changed as to warrant that action. The court may make any other order that is in the best interests of the person subject to guardianship or may grant other appropriate relief. (c) Except as otherwise ordered by the court for good cause, the court, before terminating a guardianship, shall follow the same procedures to safeguard the rights of the person subject to guardianship as apply to a petition for guardianship. Upon presentation by the petitioner of evidence establishing a prima facie case for termination, the court shall order the termination and discharge the guardian unless it is proven that continuation of the guardianship is in the best interest of the person subject to guardianship. (d) Any documents or information disclosing or pertaining to health or financial information shall be filed as confidential documents, consistent with the bill of particulars under section 524.5-121. (e) A guardian has the right to petition the court for discharge from the guardianship. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 40; 2009 c 150 s 11; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 24
MN Stat § 524.5-401 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-401 — Protective Proceeding.

524.5-401 PROTECTIVE PROCEEDING. Upon petition and after notice and hearing, the court may appoint a limited or unlimited conservator or make any other protective order provided in this part in relation to the estate and affairs of: (1) a minor, if the court determines that the minor owns money or property requiring management or protection that cannot otherwise be provided or has or may have business affairs that may be jeopardized or prevented because of the minor's age, or that money is needed for support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money; and (2) any individual, including a minor, if the court determines that, for reasons other than age: (i) by clear and convincing evidence, the individual is unable to manage property and business affairs because of an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make decisions, even with the use of appropriate technological assistance, or because the individual is missing, detained, or unable to return to the United States; and (ii) by a preponderance of evidence, the individual has property that will be wasted or dissipated unless management is provided or money is needed for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of the individual or of individuals who are entitled to the individual's support and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money. History:   2003 c 12 art 1 s 41
MN Stat § 524.5-402 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 524 - 532 — Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts|Chapter 524 — Uniform Probate Code|Section 524.5-402 — Jurisdiction Over Business Affairs Of Person Subject To Conservatorship.

524.5-402 JURISDICTION OVER BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF PERSON SUBJECT TO CONSERVATORSHIP. After the service of notice in a proceeding seeking a conservatorship or other protective order and until termination of the proceeding, the court in which the petition is filed has: (1) exclusive jurisdiction to determine the need for a conservatorship or other protective order; (2) exclusive jurisdiction to determine how the estate of the person subject to conservatorship which is subject to the laws of this state must be managed, expended, or distributed to or for the use of the person subject to conservatorship, individuals who are in fact dependent upon the person subject to conservatorship, or other claimants; and (3) concurrent jurisdiction to determine the validity of claims against the person or estate of the person subject to conservatorship and questions of title concerning assets of the estate. History:  2003 c 12 art 1 s 42; 2020 c 86 art 1 s 41