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ID S1247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Section 15-5-318 of Idaho Code to create procedures for termination or modification of guardianships
  • Guardianship terminates upon the death of the ward or by court order
  • Court may terminate a guardianship if the ward no longer needs assistance or protection, or may modify the guardian's powers if the level of protection is excessive or insufficient
  • Petition for termination may be filed by the ward, guardian, or another interested person
  • Court must follow the same safeguard procedures as required for establishing a guardianship; termination is ordered upon prima facie evidence unless continuation is proven to be in the ward's best interest

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to termination or modification of a guardianship.

GUARDIANS

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/19/14 Session Law Chapter 135 Effective: 07/01/2014

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/27/2014

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