Sec. 7.8. (a) “Less restrictive alternatives” means an approach to meeting a person’s needs that restricts fewer rights of the person than would the appointment of the
guardian.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-3-1-7.8
- 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.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
(1) A supported decision making agreement (as defined in IC 29-3-14-2).
(2) Appropriate technological assistance.
(3) The appointment of a representative payee.
(4) The appointment of a health care representative (as defined in IC 16-36-1-2).
(5) The creation of a power of attorney (as defined in IC 30-5-2-7).
As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.1.
