HB 2308 Summary

• Removes the requirement that arbitration or alternative dispute resolution in probate proceedings occur "after the initial appointment of a fiduciary," allowing courts to order such proceedings at any time.

• Requires courts to obtain criminal background investigations via fingerprints for persons seeking appointment as guardians or conservators, with exceptions for licensed fiduciaries and financial institution employees.

• Changes guardian and conservator reporting requirements from anniversary dates to annual submissions pursuant to supreme court rules.

• Changes conservator accounting requirements from anniversary dates to annual submissions pursuant to supreme court rules.

• Updates references from "veterans administration" to "United States department of veterans affairs" and adds conservators to criminal background check provisions in section 41-1750.