Chapter 19 - CHAPTER 19 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP UNDER THE COLORADO UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS ACT

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 19 GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP UNDER THE COLORADO UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS ACT

M. Carl Glatstein, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 19.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 19.2 A NOTE ON THE USE OF FORMS

§ 19.3 GUARDIANSHIP

§ 19.3.1—Incapacity

§ 19.3.2—Duties, Powers, and Limitations of Guardians

§ 19.3.3—Powers of Attorney Under Guardianships

§ 19.3.4—Venue

§ 19.3.5—Priority — Who May Serve As Guardian and Who May Not

§ 19.3.6—Procedure for Appointment of Guardian by the Court

§ 19.3.7—Acceptance of Office

§ 19.3.8—Court Visitors

§ 19.3.9—Physicians' Letters and Professional Evaluations

§ 19.3.10—Due Process and Notice in Guardianship Proceedings

§ 19.3.11—Waivers of Service or Notice

§ 19.3.12—Emergency Guardianship

§ 19.3.13—Rights of the Respondent

§ 19.3.14—Findings and Order Appointing Guardian

§ 19.3.15—Guardian's Report

§ 19.3.16—Appointment by Will or Other Written Instrument

§ 19.3.17—Termination of Guardianship

§ 19.4 CONSERVATORSHIP

§ 19.4.1—Protected Persons

§ 19.4.2—Protective Proceedings

§ 19.4.3—Venue

§ 19.4.4—Priority — Who May Serve As Conservator

§ 19.4.5—Procedure for Court Appointment of Conservator

§ 19.4.6—Acceptance of Office

§ 19.4.7—Court Visitors

§ 19.4.8—Physicians' Letters and Professional Evaluations

§ 19.4.9—Due...