ID H0087

Adds guardians and conservators to the priority list for controlling disposition of a deceased person's remains when no prearranged funeral plan exists, placing them after power of attorney holders but before surviving spouses

Removes the previous 40-day waiting period provision that allowed guardians/conservators to dispose of remains (including cremation) if other authorized persons failed to act

Clarifies that guardianship continues after a ward's death when the guardian has the right to control disposition of remains or determine provisions not covered in a prearranged funeral plan

Grants conservators temporary conservator duties and powers over remains disposition during the period between a protected person's death and appointment of a personal representative

Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025