Minnesota Statutes 524.5-111 – Effect of Acceptance of Appointment
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By accepting appointment as guardian or conservator, a guardian or conservator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship or conservatorship. The petitioner shall send or deliver notice of any proceeding to the guardian or conservator at the guardian’s or conservator’s address shown in the court records and at any other address then known to the petitioner.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 524.5-111
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.