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RI Gen L § 33-15.2-203 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-203 - Initial jurisdiction.

§ 33-15.2-203. Initial jurisdiction.In addition to the limited or special jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-204, a court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if:(1) This state is the respondent's home state;(2) On the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state; and(i) The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent's home state has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is a more appropriate forum; or(ii) The respondent has a home state, a petition for the appointment of a guardian or protective order has not been filed in a court of that state or in another significant-connection state, and, before the court makes the appointment or issues the order:(A) A petition for appointment or order is not filed in the respondent's home state;(B) An objection to the jurisdiction of the court in this state has not been filed; and(C) The court in this state concludes that it is an appropriate forum under the factors set forth in § 33-15.2-206; or(3) This state does not have jurisdiction under either subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the respondent's home state and all significant-connection states have declined to exercise jurisdiction because this state is the more appropriate forum, and jurisdiction in this state is consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-204 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-204 - Special cases.

§ 33-15.2-204. Special cases.(a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:(1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days for a respondent who is physically present in this state;(2) Issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this state;(3) Appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated or protected person for whom a provisional or temporary order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued as provided under procedures similar to § 33-15.2-301.(b) If a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court in such other state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-205 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-205 - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

§ 33-15.2-205. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.Except as otherwise provided in § 33-15.2-204, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-206 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-206 - Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum.

§ 33-15.2-206. Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum.(a) A court of this state having jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.(b) If a court of this state declines jurisdiction over a guardianship or protective proceeding under subsection (a) of this section, it shall either dismiss the proceeding or stay the proceeding. The court may impose any other condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or protective order be promptly filed in another state.(c) In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including:(1) Any expressed preference of the respondent;(2) Whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the respondent has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the respondent from the abuse, neglect, or exploitation;(3) The length of time the respondent was physically present in or was a legal resident of this or another state;(4) The distance of the respondent from the court in each state;(5) The financial circumstances of the respondent's estate;(6) The nature and location of the evidence;(7) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence;(8) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and(9) If an appointment were made, the court's ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian or conservator.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-207 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-207 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

§ 33-15.2-207. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.(a) If at any time a court of this state determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may:(1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction;(2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or(3) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering:(i) The extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings has acquiesced in the exercise of the court's jurisdiction;(ii) Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state under the factors set forth in § 33-15.2-206(c); and(iii) Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of § 33-15.2-203.(b) If a court of this state determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, it may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses of any kind against this state or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of this state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-208 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-208 - Notice of proceeding.

§ 33-15.2-208. Notice of proceeding.If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this state, notice of the proceeding must be given by the petitioner to those persons who would be entitled to notice of the petition if the proceeding were brought in such other state, if any. The notice must be given in the manner as required by chapters 15 of title 33 and 22 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-209 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-209 - Proceedings in more than one state.

§ 33-15.2-209. Proceedings in more than one state.Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or a protective order limited to property located in this state as provided in § 33-15.2-204(a)(1) or (a)(2), if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or protective order is filed in this and another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:(1) If the court in this state has jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to § 33-15.2-203 before the appointment or issuance of the order.(2) If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this state shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court of this state is a more appropriate forum.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-301 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-301 - Petition to transfer jurisdiction to another state.

§ 33-15.2-301. Petition to transfer jurisdiction to another state.(a) Following the appointment of a guardian or conservator, the guardian or conservator may petition the court to transfer the guardianship or conservatorship to another state.(b) Notice of the petition to transfer a guardianship or conservatorship under subsection (a) of this section must be given by the petitioner to those persons that would be entitled to notice of a petition in this state for the appointment of a guardian or conservator.(c) The court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to subsection (a).(d) The court shall issue a temporary order granting a petition to transfer a guardianship and shall direct the guardian to petition for guardianship in the other state if the court finds that:(1) The incapacitated person is physically present in or is reasonably expected to move permanently to the other state;(2) An objection to the transfer has not been made or, if an objection has been made, the objector has not established that the transfer would be contrary to the interests of the incapacitated person;(3) The court is satisfied that plans for care and services for the incapacitated person in the other state are reasonable and sufficient; and(4) The court is satisfied that the guardianship will be accepted by the court to which the proceeding will be transferred.(e) The court shall issue a temporary order granting a petition to transfer a conservatorship and shall direct the conservator to file a petition for conservatorship in the other state if the court finds that:(1) The protected person is physically present in or is reasonably expected to move permanently to the other state, or the protected person has a significant connection to the other state considering the factors set forth in § 33-15.2-201;(2) An objection to the transfer has not been made or, if an objection has been made, the objector has not established that the transfer would be contrary to the interests of the protected person;(3) The court is satisfied that adequate arrangements will be made for management of the protected person's property; and(4) The court is satisfied that the conservatorship will be accepted by the court to which the proceeding will be transferred.(f) The court shall issue a final order confirming the transfer and terminating the guardianship or conservatorship upon its receipt of:(1) A provisional or temporary order accepting the proceeding from the court to which the proceeding is to be transferred which is issued under provisions similar to § 33-15.2-302; and(2) The documents required to terminate a guardianship or conservatorship in this state.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-302 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-302 - Petition to accept proceeding transferred from another state.

§ 33-15.2-302. Petition to accept proceeding transferred from another state.(a) Upon issuance of a provisional or temporary order in another state to transfer a guardianship or conservatorship to this state under provisions similar to those in § 33-15.2-301, the guardian or conservator shall petition the court in this state to accept the guardianship or conservatorship.The petition must include a certified copy of the other state's provisional or temporary order and relevant file documents.(b) Notice of a petition under subsection (a) to accept a guardianship or conservatorship from another state must be given by the petitioner to those persons that would be entitled to notice if the petition were a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order in both the transferring state and this state. The notice must be given in the manner required by chapters 15 of title 33 and 22 of title 33.(c) The court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to subsection (a) to accept a guardianship or conservatorship from another state.(d) If the court is satisfied with the documentation and evidence presented, the petition filed under subsection (a) shall be granted, unless an objection is made and the objector establishes that transfer of the proceeding would be contrary to the interests of the incapacitated or protected person.(e) No later than ninety (90) days after issuance of a permanent order accepting transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship, the court shall determine whether the guardianship or conservatorship needs to be modified to conform to the law of this state.(f) In approving a petition under this section, the court shall recognize a guardianship or conservatorship order from the other state, including the determination of the incapacitated or protected person's incapacity and the appointment of the guardian or conservator, if the guardian or conservator is eligible to act in this state, and the determination of the need for a guardian or conservator conforms to the law of this state.(g) The denial of a petition filed under subsection (a) of this section to accept a guardianship or conservatorship from another state does not affect the ability of a guardian or conservator appointed by a court in another state to seek appointment as guardian of the incapacitated person or conservator of the protected person under chapter 15 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-401 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-401 - Registration of guardianship orders.

§ 33-15.2-401. Registration of guardianship orders.If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in this state, a guardian appointed in another state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship order in this state by filing as a foreign judgment in a court of this state in any appropriate city or town of this state certified copies of the order and letters of office.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-402 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-402 - Registration of protective orders.

§ 33-15.2-402. Registration of protective orders.If a conservator has been appointed in another state and a petition for a protective order is not pending in this state, the conservator appointed in another state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the protective order in this state by filing as a foreign judgment in a court of this state, in any city or town in which property belonging to the protected person is located, certified copies of the order and letters of office and of any bond.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-403 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-403 - Effect of registration.

§ 33-15.2-403. Effect of registration.(a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this state, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.(b) A court of this state may grant any relief available under this chapter and other laws of this state to enforce a registered order.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-501 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-501 - Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 33-15.2-501. Uniformity of application and construction.In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-502 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-502 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

§ 33-15.2-502. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b).History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-503 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-503 - Reserved.

§ 33-15.2-503. Reserved.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-15.2-504 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act|Section 33-15.2-504 - Transitional provision.

§ 33-15.2-504. Transitional provision.(a) This chapter applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after January 1, 2016.(b) For proceedings begun before January 1, 2016, whether or not a guardianship or protective order has been issued, §§ 33-15.2-101 through 106 and 33-15.2-301 through 502 apply.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-16-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-16 - Veterans' Guardianships|Section 33-16-1 - Short title.

§ 33-16-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act".History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-1.
RI Gen L § 33-16-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-16 - Veterans' Guardianships|Section 33-16-2 - Definitions.

§ 33-16-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Administrator" means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States or his or her successor.(2) "Benefits" means all money paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration.(3) "Conservator" shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for the estate of any "ward" who by reason of advanced age or mental weakness is unable to properly care for his or her estate.(4) "Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income".(5) (i) "Guardian" shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for the person and estate or person or estate of any "ward".(ii) "Guardian" shall include conservators.(6) "Income" means money received from the veterans administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.(7) "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or an association.(8) "Veterans administration" means the veterans administration, its predecessors or successors.(9) "Ward" means a beneficiary of the veterans administration.History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-2.
RI Gen L § 33-16-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-16 - Veterans' Guardianships|Section 33-16-3 - Administrator as party to guardianship proceedings - Notice.

§ 33-16-3. Administrator as party to guardianship proceedings — Notice.The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian, or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits before or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to a hearing in this matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail (unless waived in writing) to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which any suit or any proceeding is pending.History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-3.
RI Gen L § 33-16-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-16 - Veterans' Guardianships|Section 33-16-4 - Appointments governed by chapter.

§ 33-16-4. Appointments governed by chapter.Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the veterans administration, it is necessary, prior to the payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed, the appointment may be made in the manner provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-4.