Indiana Code 29-3-8-3. Mandatory responsibilities of guardian
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Sec. 3. A guardian (other than a temporary guardian) shall do the following:
(2) Protect and preserve the property of the protected person subject to guardianship and secure the protective orders or other orders that are required to protect any other property of the protected person.
(1) Act as a guardian with respect to the guardianship property and observe the standards of care and conduct applicable to trustees.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-3-8-3
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- 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.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(3) Conserve any property of the protected person in excess of the protected person’s current needs.
(4) Encourage self-reliance and independence of the protected person.
(5) Consider recommendations relating to the appropriate standard of support, care, education, and training for the protected person or the protected person’s dependent made by the protected person’s parent.
As added by P.L.169-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.108-1996, SEC.6.