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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5210 - Termination of appointment of guardian; general

14-5210.
Termination of appointment of guardian;  general
A guardian's authority and responsibility terminates on the death,  resignation or removal of the guardian or on the minor's death,  adoption,  marriage or attainment of majority. Termination does not affect the guardian s liability for prior acts or the guardian s obligation to account for the ward s monies and assets. Resignation of a guardian does not terminate the guardianship until it has been approved by the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5211 - Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue

14-5211.
Proceedings subsequent to appointment;  venue
A. The court where the ward resides has concurrent jurisdiction with the court which appointed the guardian,  or in which acceptance of a testamentary appointment was filed,  over resignation,  removal,  accounting and other proceedings relating to the guardianship.
B. If the court located where the ward resides is not the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed,  the court in which proceedings subsequent to appointment are commenced shall in all appropriate cases notify the other court,  in this or another state,  and after consultation with that court determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceedings to the other court,  whichever is in the best interests of the ward. A copy of any order accepting a resignation or removing a guardian shall be sent to the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5212 - Resignation or removal proceedings

14-5212.
Resignation or removal proceedings
A. Any person interested in the welfare of a ward or the ward,  if fourteen or more years of age,  may petition for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interests of the ward,  or for any other order that is in the best interest of the ward. A guardian may petition for permission to resign. A petition for removal or for permission to resign may,  but need not,  include a request for appointment of a successor guardian.
B. Notice of a hearing on a petition for an order subsequent to appointment shall be given to a ward who is at least fourteen years of age,  the guardian and any other person the court orders to receive the notice.
C. After notice and a hearing on a petition for removal or for permission to resign,  the court may terminate the guardianship and make any further order that may be appropriate.
D. If,  at any time in the proceeding,  the court determines that the interests of the ward are,  or may be,  inadequately represented,  it may appoint an attorney to represent the minor,  giving consideration to the preference of the minor if the minor is fourteen or more years of age.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5213 - Prospective guardian's blindness; burden of proof; specific written findings; definitions

14-5213.
Prospective guardian's blindness;  burden of proof;  specific written findings;  definitions
A. A court may not refuse to appoint an individual as guardian of a minor based on the individual's blindness if the appointment is determined to be otherwise in the best interests of the minor.
B. If an individual's blindness is alleged to have a detrimental impact on a minor,  the party who raises the allegation has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the individual's behavior endangers or is likely to endanger the health,  safety or welfare of the minor.
C. If the court denies or limits the blind individual's appointment as guardian,  the court shall make specific written findings that state the basis of the denial or limitation.
D. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Blindness"  means having either of the following:
(a) A central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens.
(b) A degenerative condition that reasonably can be expected to result in a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens.
2. " Central visual acuity of 20/200 or less"  includes having a limitation in the field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of not more than twenty degrees.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5301 - Appointment of guardian by will or other writing; objections; notice

14-5301.
Appointment of guardian by will or other writing;  objections;  notice
A. A parent,  by will or other signed writing,  may appoint a guardian for an unmarried child who the parent believes is an incapacitated person,  specify desired limitations on the powers to be given to the guardian and revoke or amend the appointment before confirmation by the court. Appointments become effective only as prescribed pursuant to section 14-5301.01,  subsection A.
B. An individual,  by will or other signed writing,  may appoint a guardian for the individual's spouse who the appointing spouse believes is an incapacitated person,  specify desired limitations on the powers to be given to the guardian and revoke or amend the appointment before confirmation by the court. An appointment pursuant to this subsection becomes effective only as prescribed pursuant to section 14-5301.01,  subsection A.
C. Unless the court has confirmed the appointment pursuant to subsection D of this section,  the incapacitated person,  the person having care or custody of the incapacitated person if other than the appointing parent or spouse or the adult nearest in kinship to the incapacitated person may file a written objection to an appointment. The filing of the written objection terminates the appointment. An objection may be withdrawn and,  if withdrawn,  has no effect. The objection does not preclude judicial appointment of the person selected by the appointing parent or spouse. Notice of the objection must be given to the guardian and any other person entitled to notice of the acceptance of the appointment. The court may treat the filing of an objection as a petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian pursuant to section 14-5310 or for the appointment of a limited or general guardian pursuant to section 14-5303 and proceed accordingly.
D. On petition of the appointing parent or spouse and a finding that the appointing parent or spouse will likely become unable to care for the incapacitated person within two years,  before the appointment becomes effective,  the court may confirm the appointing parent's or spouse's selection of a guardian and terminate the rights of others to object. Notice must be given to the guardian and any other person entitled to notice of the acceptance of the appointment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5301.01 - Appointment of guardian by will or other writing; effectiveness; acceptance; confirmation

14-5301.01.
Appointment of guardian by will or other writing;  effectiveness;  acceptance;  confirmation
A. The appointment of a guardian pursuant to section 14-5301 is effective on the death of the appointing parent or spouse,  the adjudication of incapacity of the appointing parent or spouse or a written determination by a physician who has examined the appointing parent or spouse that the appointing parent or spouse is no longer able to care for the incapacitated person,  whichever first occurs.
B. A guardian appointed pursuant to section 14-5301 is eligible to act on the filing of an acceptance of appointment,  which must be filed within thirty days after the guardian's appointment becomes effective. The guardian must:
1. File the notice of acceptance of appointment and a copy of the will with the court in the county in which the will was or could be probated or,  in the case of a signed writing created pursuant to section 14-5301,  file the acceptance of appointment and the signed writing with the court in the county in which the incapacitated person resides or is present.
2. Give written notice of the acceptance of appointment to the appointing parent or spouse,  if living,  the incapacitated person,  a person having care or custody of the incapacitated person other than the appointing parent or spouse,  and the adult nearest in kinship. Unless the appointment was previously confirmed by the court,  the notice given pursuant to this paragraph must include a statement of the right of those notified to terminate the appointment by filing a written objection as provided in section 14-5301.
C. An appointment effected by filing the guardian's acceptance under a will probated in the state of the testator's domicile is effective in this state.
D. Unless the appointment was previously confirmed by the court,  within thirty days after filing the notice and the will or signed writing,  a guardian appointed pursuant to section 14-5301 must file a petition in the court for confirmation of the appointment. Notice of the filing must be given in the manner as prescribed in section 14-5309.
E. The authority of a guardian appointed under section 14-5301 terminates on the appointment of a guardian by the court or the giving of written notice to the guardian of the filing of an objection pursuant to section 14-5301,  whichever first occurs.
F. The appointment of a guardian under this section is not a determination of incapacity.
G. The powers of a guardian who timely complies with the requirements of subsections B and D of this section give acts by the guardian that are of benefit to the incapacitated person and that occurred on or after the date the appointment became effective the same effect as those that occurred after the filing of the acceptance of appointment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5301.02 - Appointment and status of guardian

14-5301.02.
Appointment and status of guardian
A person becomes a guardian of an incapacitated person by a parental or spousal appointment or on appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until it is terminated,  without regard to the location of the guardian or the ward.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5301.03 - Judicial appointment of guardian; special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood

14-5301.03.
Judicial appointment of guardian;  special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood
A. A party that is interested in the welfare of a minor who is at least seventeen years six months of age and who is alleged to be incapacitated may initiate guardianship proceedings pursuant to this article and request that any guardianship order take effect immediately on the minor's eighteenth birthday.
B. The petitioner may provide with the petition a report of an evaluation of the minor by a physician,  psychologist or registered nurse that meets the requirements of section 14-5303,  subsection D. If the evaluation was conducted within six months after the date the petition is filed with the court,  the petitioner may ask in the petition that the court accept this report in lieu of ordering any additional evaluation pursuant to section 14-5303,  subsection C,  and the court may grant the request.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5301.04 - Judicial appointment of conservator or protective order; special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood

14-5301.04.
Judicial appointment of conservator or protective order;  special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood
A party that is interested in the welfare of a minor who is at least seventeen years six months of age and who is alleged to be in need of protection may petition the court for appointment of a conservator or request an appropriate protective order pursuant to section 14-5404 and request that any conservatorship order or protective order take effect immediately on the minor's eighteenth birthday.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5302 - Venue

14-5302.
Venue
The venue for guardianship proceedings for an incapacitated person is in the county where the incapacitated person resides or is present. If the incapacitated person is admitted to an institution pursuant to order of a court of competent jurisdiction,  venue is also in the county in which that court sits.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5304 - Findings; limitations; filing; fingerprinting

14-5304.
Findings;  limitations;  filing;  fingerprinting
A. In exercising its appointment authority pursuant to this chapter,  the court shall encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and independence of the incapacitated person.
B. The court may appoint a general or limited guardian as requested if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:
1. The person for whom a guardian is sought is incapacitated.
2. The appointment is necessary to provide for the demonstrated needs of the incapacitated person.
3. The person's needs cannot be met by less restrictive means,  including the use of appropriate technological assistance.
C. In conformity with the evidence regarding the extent of the ward's incapacity,  the court may appoint a limited guardian and specify time limits on the guardianship and limitations on the guardian's powers.
D. The guardian shall file an acceptance of appointment with the appointing court.
E. The court may require each person who seeks appointment as a guardian to furnish a full set of fingerprints to enable the court to conduct a criminal background investigation. The court shall submit the person's completed fingerprint card to the department of public safety. The person shall bear the cost of obtaining the person's criminal history record information. The cost shall not exceed the actual cost of obtaining the person's criminal history record information. Criminal history records checks shall be conducted pursuant to section 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The department of public safety may exchange this fingerprint data with the federal bureau of investigation. This subsection does not apply to a fiduciary who is licensed pursuant to section 14-5651 or an employee of a financial institution.
F. The court shall make a specific finding as to whether the appointment of a guardian is due solely to the ward's physical incapacity.
G. Unless the court makes a specific finding that the appointment of a guardian is due solely to the ward's physical incapacity under subsection F of this section,  at the time of appointing a guardian,  the court shall transmit the ward's name,  sex and date of birth,  the last four digits of the ward's social security number,  if available,  the court case number,  the court originating agency identification number and the date of the guardian's appointment to the supreme court. The supreme court shall transmit the information to the department of public safety. The department of public safety shall transmit the information to the national instant criminal background check system.
H. If a petition for guardianship is withdrawn before an adjudication of incapacity or is denied based on a finding that the allegation of incapacity is unproven or if a petition for guardianship was filed frivolously or without merit,  the court may order public access to the file,  the records contained in the file,  or information about the file be prohibited absent a subsequent court order allowing such access after a showing of good cause.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5304.01 - Effect of appointment of guardian on privilege to operate a motor vehicle

14-5304.01.
Effect of appointment of guardian on privilege to operate a motor vehicle
A. On the appointment of a guardian,  the court may determine that the ward's privilege to obtain or retain a driver license should be suspended and issue an order suspending the privilege.
B. If the court is presented with sufficient medical or other evidence to establish that the ward's incapacity does not prevent the ward from safely operating a motor vehicle,  it may decline to suspend the ward's privilege to obtain or retain a driver license and issue an order allowing the ward to obtain or retain a driver license.
C. The finding of interim incapacity pursuant to section 14-5310 does not cause the suspension of the ward's privilege to obtain or retain a driver license or to operate a motor vehicle pursuant to section 28-3153 unless the court also finds that the interim incapacity affects the ward's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and that the privilege should be immediately suspended. In lieu of ordering the ward's driver license suspended,  the court may order the ward not to drive a motor vehicle until the ward presents sufficient medical or other evidence to establish that the ward's interim incapacity does not affect the ward's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The ward may present the medical or other evidence by motion to the court. The court may rule on the motion without hearing if there are no objections to the motion.
D. A ward whose privilege to obtain or retain a driver license has been suspended or revoked by court order may file a request to terminate the suspension or revocation and reinstate the privilege. In reaching its decision the court shall consider medical evidence that the ward's incapacity does not prevent the ward from safely operating a motor vehicle and may consider other evidence,  including a certificate of graduation from an accredited driving school with a recommendation that the ward should be extended driving privileges. If the court grants the order terminating the suspension or revocation and reinstating the privilege,  the ward may apply to the department of transportation for the issuance or reinstatement of a driver license and must comply with all applicable department rules.
E. An order terminating a temporary or permanent guardianship is an order terminating any incapacity previously adjudicated and vacates any previous orders suspending or revoking the person's privilege to obtain or retain a driver license. The person may apply to the department of transportation for the issuance or reinstatement of a driver license and must comply with all applicable department rules.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5304.02 - Limited guardianship; voting

14-5304.02.
Limited guardianship;  voting
A person for whom a limited guardian is appointed shall retain the right to vote if the person files a petition,  has a hearing and the judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that the person retains sufficient understanding to exercise the right to vote.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5305 - Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction

14-5305.
Acceptance of appointment;  consent to jurisdiction
By accepting appointment,  a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the guardian or mailed to him by ordinary mail at his address as listed in the court records and to his address as then known to the petitioner.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5306 - Termination of guardianship for incapacitated person

14-5306.
Termination of guardianship for incapacitated person
Except pursuant to section 14-5317,  the authority and responsibility of a guardian for an incapacitated person terminates on the death of the guardian or ward,  a determination of incapacity of the guardian,  or substitution or resignation as provided in section 14-5307. Testamentary appointment under an informally probated will terminates if the will is later denied probate in a formal proceeding. Termination does not affect the guardian's liability for prior acts or the guardian's obligation to account for funds and assets of the guardian's ward.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5307 - Substitution or resignation of guardian; termination of incapacity

14-5307.
Substitution or resignation of guardian;  termination of incapacity
A. On petition of the ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare,  or on the court's own initiative,  the court shall substitute a guardian and appoint a successor if it is in the best interest of the ward. The court does not need to find that the guardian acted inappropriately to find that the substitution is in the ward's best interest. The guardian and the guardian's attorney may be compensated from the ward's estate for defending against a petition for substitution only for the amount ordered by the court and on petition by the guardian or the guardian's attorney. When substituting a guardian and appointing a successor,  the court may appoint an individual nominated by the ward if the ward is at least fourteen years of age and has,  in the opinion of the court,  sufficient mental capacity to make an intelligent choice. On petition of the guardian,  the court may accept a resignation and make any other order that may be appropriate.
B. The ward may petition the court for an order that the ward is no longer incapacitated or petition for substitution of the guardian at any time. A request for this order may be made by informal letter to the court or judge. A person who knowingly interferes with the transmission of this request may be found in contempt of court.
C. An interested person,  other than the guardian or ward,  shall not file a petition for adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated earlier than one year after the order adjudicating incapacity was entered unless the court permits it to be made on the basis of affidavits that there is reason to believe that the ward is no longer incapacitated.
D. An interested person,  other than the guardian or ward,  shall not file a petition to substitute a guardian earlier than one year after the order adjudicating incapacity was entered unless the court permits it to be made on the basis of affidavits that there is reason to believe that the current guardian will endanger the ward's physical,  mental or emotional health if not substituted.
E. Before substituting a guardian,  accepting the resignation of a guardian or ordering that a ward's incapacity has terminated,  the court,  following the same procedures to safeguard the rights of the ward as apply to a petition for appointment of a guardian,  may send an investigator to the residence of the present guardian and to the place where the ward resides or is detained to observe conditions and report in writing to the court.
F. On termination of the incapacity,  the supreme court shall transmit the order terminating the incapacity to the department of public safety. The department of public safety shall transmit the information to the national instant criminal background check system.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5308 - Court appointed investigators; qualifications; duties

14-5308.
Court appointed investigators;  qualifications;  duties
A. An investigator appointed by the court under sections 14-5303 and 14-5407 shall have a background in law,  nursing or social work and shall have no personal interest in the proceedings.
B. The investigator shall conduct an investigation before the court appoints a guardian or a conservator to allow the court to determine the appropriateness of that appointment. As directed by the court,  the investigator shall conduct additional investigations to determine if it is necessary to continue the appointment.
C. In conducting investigations the investigator shall:
1. Interview the alleged incapacitated person or the protected person and the proposed guardian or conservator.
2. Visit the alleged incapacitated person's or the protected person's current or proposed place of residence.
3. Interview nursing home or care home care givers and the home's manager or administrator.
4. Transport the alleged incapacitated person or the protected person as directed by the court.
D. In conducting interviews under this section the investigator may examine any court record,  medical record or financial record that relates to the investigation.
E. As a condition of appointment as an investigator the court shall require the applicant to furnish a full set of fingerprints to enable the court to conduct a criminal background investigation to determine the applicant's suitability. The court shall submit the completed fingerprint card to the department of public safety. The department shall provide the applicant's criminal history record information to the court pursuant to section 41-1750. The department of public safety shall conduct criminal history records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 and applicable federal law. The department of public safety is authorized to submit fingerprint card information to the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history records check.
F. An investigator appointed by the court pursuant to sections 14-5303 and 14-5407,  and any person or entity closely related to the investigator,  shall not be appointed as a fiduciary,  attorney or professional in the same case or for the same person who was the subject of the prior investigation unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause. For the purposes of this subsection,  " closely related"  includes a spouse,  child,  parent,  sibling,  grandparent,  aunt,  uncle or cousin of the investigator and any business,  partnership,  corporation,  limited liability company,  trust or other entity that the investigator or a closely related person has a financial interest in,  is employed by or receives compensation or financial benefit from.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5309 - Notices in guardianship proceedings; damages

14-5309.
Notices in guardianship proceedings;  damages
A. In a proceeding for a contact order or modification of a contact order pursuant to section 14-5316 or for the appointment or substitution of a guardian of a ward or an alleged incapacitated person other than the appointment of a temporary guardian or temporary suspension of a guardian,  notice of a hearing shall be given to each of the following:
1. The ward or the alleged incapacitated person and that person's spouse,  parents and adult children.
2. Any person who is serving as guardian or conservator or who has the care and custody of the ward or the alleged incapacitated person.
3. In case no other person is notified under paragraph 1 of this subsection,  at least one of that person's closest adult relatives,  if any can be found.
4. Any person who has filed a demand for notice.
B. At least fourteen days before the hearing notice shall be served personally on the ward or the alleged incapacitated person and that person's spouse and parents if they can be found within the state. Notice to the spouse and parents,  if they cannot be found within the state,  and to all other persons except the ward or the alleged incapacitated person shall be given as provided in section 14-1401. Waiver of notice by the ward or the alleged incapacitated person is not effective unless that person attends the hearing.
C. In addition to stating the time and place of the hearing,  a notice given pursuant to this section shall provide notice of the right to a trial by jury under section 14-1306,  subsection A.
D. The court may order a person who intentionally fails to provide notice of a hearing as required by this section,  or who knowingly makes a false claim that the person did not receive notice of a hearing,  to pay damages,  including reasonable attorney fees and costs,  incurred as a result of such unreasonable conduct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5310.01 - Adult protective services workers; special visitation warrants

14-5310.01.
Adult protective services workers;  special visitation warrants
A. Adult protective services workers of the department of economic security charged with responsibilities involving protection of incapacitated and abused,  exploited or neglected adults may present themselves before the court to apply for and obtain special visitation warrants. The court shall limit such visitations to the residence of the adult believed to be incapacitated and abused,  exploited or neglected. Nothing in this act shall be construed to mean that an adult is abused or neglected or in need of protective services for the sole reason that he relies on treatment from a recognized religious method of healing in lieu of medical treatment.
B. Upon showing by the affidavit of the protective services worker that consent to entry for visitation to an adult believed to be incapacitated and abused,  exploited or neglected has been refused a special visitation warrant may be issued by the court for the visitation of the residence of the adult.
C. The warrant shall be in substantially the following form:
County of _______________,  state of Arizona,  to any peace officer accompanied by an adult protective services worker in the state of Arizona,  proof,  by affidavit attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes,  having been this day made before me (by person or persons where affidavit has been taken) that there may exist a reasonable governmental interest to determine if _______________,  an adult,  may be incapacitated and abused,  exploited or neglected. You are therefore commanded in the daytime to visit the residence of _______________,  an adult,  located at _______________,  in the county of __________________,  state of Arizona,  and to visit ____________________ for the purpose of making a determination if the adult is in need of protective services and what services,  if any,  are needed.
Given under my hand and dated this ______________ day of _________,  19__.
(signature)
__________________________________
Judge of the superior court
(The endorsement on the warrant shall be:)
Received by us this __________ day of ______________,  19__,  at the hour of _____________ a.m./p.m.
A peace officer
Adult protective services worker
Department of economic security
(Return of the warrant shall be:)
We hereby certify that by virtue of the within warrant we visited _______________,  and visited his/her residence located at ______________,  on the _________ day of _______,  19__,  at the hour of ______ a.m./p.m. and found the following:
Dated this __________ day of ___________________________,  19__. ______________________________________ A peace officer ______________________________________ Adult protective services worker
D. All warrants issued are returnable to the issuing judge within seventy-two hours of issuance and shall thereafter be filed in the probate division of the office of the clerk of the superior court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5312.02 - Admission for evaluation or treatment by guardian; duties of physician or mental health care provider

14-5312.02.
Admission for evaluation or treatment by guardian;  duties of physician or mental health care provider
A. Notwithstanding the procedures and requirements prescribed in title 36,  chapter 5,  articles 4 and 5 relating to involuntary court-ordered evaluation or treatment,  if the guardian who is granted the authority to consent to inpatient mental health care or treatment pursuant to section 14-5312.01 has reasonable cause to believe that the ward is in need of evaluation or treatment,  the guardian may apply for admission of the ward for evaluation or treatment at any inpatient psychiatric facility. The guardian must present the facility with a certified copy,  or a photocopy of the certified copy,  of the guardian's letters of guardianship.
B. If the guardian requests admission,  the facility to which the guardian applies may admit the person if before admission a physician who is licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 13 or 17 does all of the following:
1. Conducts an investigation that carefully probes the ward's psychiatric and psychological history,  diagnosis and treatment needs.
2. Conducts a thorough interview with the ward and the guardian.
3. Obtains the guardian's informed consent. For the purposes of this paragraph,  " informed consent"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-501.
4. Makes a written determination that the ward needs an evaluation or will benefit from inpatient care and treatment of a mental disorder or other personality disorder or emotional condition and that the evaluation or treatment cannot be accomplished in a less restrictive setting.
5. Documents in the ward's medical chart a summary of the doctor's findings and recommendations for treatment.
C. After admission,  if the ward refuses treatment or requests discharge and the treating physician believes that further inpatient treatment is necessary or advisable,  the facility may rely on the consent of the guardian for treatment,  release and discharge decisions pursuant to the guardian's authority under the guardianship.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5313 - Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue

14-5313.
Proceedings subsequent to appointment;  venue
A. The court at the place where the ward resides has concurrent jurisdiction with the court that appointed the guardian or in which acceptance of a parental or spousal appointment was filed,  over resignation,  substitution,  accounting and other proceedings relating to the guardianship including proceedings to limit the authority previously conferred on a guardian or to remove limitations previously imposed.
B. If the court located at the place where the ward resides is not the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed,  the court in which proceedings subsequent to appointment are commenced shall in all appropriate cases notify the other court,  in this or another state,  and after consultation with that court shall determine whether to retain jurisdiction or transfer the proceedings to the other court,  whichever may be in the best interests of the ward. A copy of any order accepting a resignation,  substituting a guardian or altering authority shall be sent to the court in which acceptance of appointment is filed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5314 - Compensation of appointees; definitions

14-5314.
Compensation of appointees;  definitions
A. If not otherwise compensated for services rendered,  an investigator,  accountant,  lawyer,  physician,  registered nurse,  psychologist,  guardian or guardian ad litem who is appointed pursuant to this article,  including an independent lawyer representing the alleged incapacitated person pursuant to section 14-5303,  subsection C,  is entitled to reasonable compensation from the estate of the ward if the petition is granted,  or from the petitioner if the petition is denied.
B. If the petitioner withdraws the petition or if the petition is dismissed because of the petitioner's failure to prosecute,  the court may order that the compensation of the investigator,  accountant,  lawyer,  physician,  registered nurse,  psychologist,  guardian or guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this article,  including an independent lawyer representing the alleged incapacitated person pursuant to section 14-5303,  subsection C,  be paid either from the ward's estate or by the petitioner,  depending on the facts and circumstances. In making this determination,  the court may consider any evidence it deems appropriate.
C. A lawyer who is employed by the guardian to represent the guardian in the guardian's appointment or duties as guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation from the ward's estate if the petition is granted. If the petitioner withdraws the petition or if the court dismisses the petition because of the petitioner's failure to prosecute,  the court may order that the compensation of the proposed guardian's lawyer be paid either from the ward's estate or by the petitioner,  depending on the facts and circumstances. In making these determinations,  the court may consider any evidence it deems appropriate.
D. A lawyer who is employed by the petitioner to represent the petitioner in seeking the appointment of a guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation from the ward's estate if the petition is granted.
E. If the court compensates the provider of a service,  the court may charge the estate for the reasonable cost of the service and shall deposit these monies in the probate fund pursuant to section 14-5433.
F. If compensation by the ward or the petitioner is not feasible the court shall determine and pay reasonable compensation for services rendered by an investigator,  accountant,  lawyer,  physician,  registered nurse,  psychologist,  guardian or guardian ad litem appointed in a guardianship proceeding.
G. If a county pays for any of these services from general fund appropriations,  the county may charge the estate for reasonable compensation. The county treasurer shall deposit monies collected pursuant to this subsection in the same fund from which the expenditure was made.
H. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Guardian"  includes both a guardian and a temporary guardian.
2. " Petition"  means a petition filed pursuant to section 14-5303,  subsection A or section 14-5310,  subsection A.
3. " Ward"  includes an alleged incapacitated person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5315 - Guardian reports; contents

14-5315.
Guardian reports;  contents
A. A guardian shall submit a written report to the court annually,  pursuant to rules adopted by the supreme court,  on resignation or substitution as guardian and on termination of the ward's disability.
B. The guardian shall mail a copy of the report to:
1. The ward.
2. The ward's conservator.
3. The ward's spouse or the ward's parents if the ward is not married.
4. A court appointed attorney for the ward.
5. Any other interested person who has filed a demand for notice with the court.
C. The report shall include the following:
1. The type,  name and address of the home or facility where the ward lives and the name of the person in charge of the home.
2. The number of times the guardian has seen the ward in the last twelve months.
3. The date the guardian last saw the ward.
4. The name and address of the ward's physician or registered nurse practitioner.
5. The date the ward was last seen by a physician or a registered nurse practitioner.
6. A copy of the ward's physician's or registered nurse practitioner's report to the guardian or,  if none exists,  a summary of the physician's or the registered nurse practitioner's observations on the ward's physical and mental condition.
7. Major changes in the ward's physical or mental condition observed by the guardian in the last year.
8. The guardian's opinion as to whether the guardianship should be continued.
9. A summary of the services provided to the ward by a governmental agency and the name of the individual responsible for the ward's affairs with that agency.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5317 - Notice to family members of adult ward's hospitalization or death; definition

14-5317.
Notice to family members of adult ward's hospitalization or death;  definition
A. A guardian shall notify the family members of an adult ward if either of the following occurs:
1. The adult ward is admitted to a hospital for a period of more than three days.
2. The adult ward dies. This notification shall include information about any known funeral arrangements and the place of burial.
B. For purposes of this section,  " family members"  means:
1. The following individuals who are interested parties of the court record:
(a) The adult ward's spouse.
(b) The adult ward's parents.
(c) The adult ward's adult siblings.
(d) All the adult children of the adult ward.
(e) If no person listed under subdivision (a),  (b),  (c) or (d) of this paragraph can be notified,  at least one of the adult ward's closest adult relatives,  if such an adult relative can be found,  or a person with a significant relationship to the ward.
2. Any person who has filed a demand for notice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5402 - Protective proceedings; jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons

14-5402.
Protective proceedings;  jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons
After the service of notice in a proceeding seeking the appointment of a conservator 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 conservator or other protective order until the proceedings are terminated.
2. Exclusive jurisdiction to determine how the estate of the protected person which is subject to the laws of this state shall be managed,  expended or distributed to or for the use of the protected person,  the protected person s dependents or other claimants.
3. Concurrent jurisdiction to determine the validity of claims against the person or estate of the protected person and questions of title concerning any estate asset.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5403 - Venue

14-5403.
Venue
Venue for proceedings under this article is:
1. In the county in this state where the person to be protected resides whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another place.
2. If the person to be protected does not reside in this state,  in any county where he has property.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5404 - Original petition for appointment or protective order

14-5404.
Original petition for appointment or protective order
A. The person allegedly in need of protection,  any person who is interested in that person's estate or affairs,  including that person's parent,  guardian or custodian,  or any person who would be adversely affected by lack of effective management of that person's estate and affairs may petition for the appointment of a conservator or for any other appropriate protective order.
B. The petition shall set forth,  at a minimum and to the extent known,  all of the following:
1. The interest of the petitioner.
2. The name,  age,  residence and address of the person allegedly in need of protection.
3. The name,  address and priority for appointment of the person whose appointment is sought.
4. The name and address of the guardian,  if any,  of the person allegedly in need of protection.
5. The name and address of the nearest relative of the person allegedly in need of protection known to the petitioner.
6. A general statement of the estate of the person allegedly in need of protection with an estimate of its value,  including any compensation,  insurance,  pension or allowance to which the person is entitled.
7. The reason why appointment of a conservator or any other protective order is necessary.
8. Whether the person allegedly in need of protection is the principal under a durable power of attorney,  and,  if so,  a copy of that durable power of attorney must be attached to the petition.
9. Whether the person allegedly in need of protection is the principal under a health care power of attorney in which the person nominates a conservator,  and,  if so,  a copy of that health care power of attorney must be attached to the petition.
10. Whether the person allegedly in need of protection has a present vested interest in a trust,  and,  if so,  the name of the trust and the current trustee of the trust.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5405 - Notice in conservatorship proceedings; damages

14-5405.
Notice in conservatorship proceedings;  damages
A. In a proceeding for the appointment or substitution of a conservator of a protected person or person allegedly in need of protection,  other than the appointment of a temporary conservator or temporary suspension of a conservator,  and in a proceeding to continue a conservatorship or other protective order pursuant to section 14-5401,  subsection B,  notice of the hearing shall be given to each of the following:
1. The protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection if that person is fourteen years of age or older.
2. The spouse,  parents and adult children of the protected person or person allegedly in need of protection,  or if no spouse,  parents or adult children can be located,  at least one adult relative of the protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection,  if such a relative can be found.
3. Any person who is serving as guardian or conservator or who has the care and custody of the protected person or person allegedly in need of protection.
4. Any person who has filed a demand for notice.
B. At least fourteen days before the hearing notice shall be served personally on the protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection and that person's spouse and parents if they can be found within the state. Notice to the spouse and parents,  if they cannot be found within the state,  and to all other persons except the protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection shall be given in accordance with section 14-1401. Waiver of notice by the protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection is not effective unless the protected person or the person allegedly in need of protection attends the hearing.
C. In addition to stating the time and place of the hearing,  a notice given pursuant to this section shall provide notice of the right to a trial by jury under section 14-1306,  subsection A.
D. The court may order a person who intentionally fails to provide notice of a hearing as required by this section,  or who knowingly makes a false claim that the person did not receive notice of a hearing,  to pay damages,  including reasonable attorney fees and costs,  incurred as a result of such unreasonable conduct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5406 - Protective proceedings; request for notice; interested person

14-5406.
Protective proceedings;  request for notice;  interested person
On payment of any required fee,  any interested person who desires to be notified before any order is made in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding,  including any proceeding subsequent to the appointment of a guardian pursuant to section 14-5313,  or subsequent to the appointment of a conservator pursuant to section 14-5416,  may file a demand for notice with the clerk of the court in which the proceeding is pending. The person demanding notice shall mail a copy of the demand to the guardian and the conservator if one has been appointed. A demand is not effective unless it contains a statement showing the interest of the person making it and the person's address,  or that of the person's attorney,  and is effective only as to matters occurring after the filing. Any governmental agency paying or planning to pay benefits to the person to be protected is an interested person in protective proceedings.