MT HB777

Prospective guardians and conservators must disclose to the court any bankruptcy history, felony convictions, or convictions involving dishonesty, neglect, violence, or crimes relevant to their guardian/conservator functions

Professional guardians or conservators (those serving 3+ unrelated wards) must be certified as national certified guardians or national master guardians and disclose detailed information including fees, caseload, bond claims, disciplinary history, and conflicts of interest

Guardians must file a care plan with the court within 60 days of appointment, including living arrangements, social activities, visitation plans, goals for restoring the ward's rights, and proposed service fees

Guardians cannot restrict a ward's communication, visitation, or interactions with others (including phone, mail, social media) unless authorized by court order, a protective order exists, or there is good cause to believe significant harm would result (limited to 7 business days for family/friends, 60 days for others)

Existing guardians and conservators appointed before the effective date must comply with the new requirements by October 1, 2028