HI SB223

Prohibits the Office of the Public Guardian from filing its own petition for appointment as a guardian, though it may still be appointed by the family court or circuit court under chapter 560.

Adds "emergency guardian" and "temporary substitute guardian" to the types of guardianship the public guardian may serve as when appointed by the court.

Authorizes the court to grant the public guardian power to request and obtain copies of a ward's financial records and documents from all types of accounts when no conservatorship is in effect.

Allows the public guardian to transact business or take necessary action on ward accounts when authorized by the court and no conservator has been appointed.

Provides that if a conservatorship is established for a ward, the public guardian loses and cannot exercise the financial management powers previously granted by the court.