Kentucky Statutes 387.010 – Definitions for KRS 387.010 to 387.280
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As used in KRS § 387.010 to KRS § 387.280, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) “Minor” means any person who has not reached the age of eighteen (18).
(2) “Interested person or entity” means an adult relative or friend of the minor, an official or representative of a public or private agency, corporation, or association concerned with the minor’s welfare, or any other person found suitable by the District Court.
(3) “Guardian” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District Court to have care, custody, and control of a minor and to manage the minor’s financial resources.
(4) “Limited guardian” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District Court to have care, custody, and control of a minor without the power to manage the minor’s financial resources.
(5) “Conservator” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District
Court to manage the financial resources of a minor.
(6) “Ward” means a person for whom a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator has been appointed.
(7) “Parent” means a mother or father whose parental rights have not been terminated or suspended by prior court order.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. — Amended
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 138, effective July 1, 1982. — Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 218, sec. 39. — Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 8. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2149.
Note: 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396, sec. 150 would have repealed this section effective
July 1, 1982. However, 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396 was repealed by 1982 Ky. Acts ch.
141, sec. 146, also effective July 1, 1982.
(1) “Minor” means any person who has not reached the age of eighteen (18).
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 387.010
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Corporation: may extend and be applied to any corporation, company, partnership, joint stock company, or association. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- 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.
(2) “Interested person or entity” means an adult relative or friend of the minor, an official or representative of a public or private agency, corporation, or association concerned with the minor’s welfare, or any other person found suitable by the District Court.
(3) “Guardian” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District Court to have care, custody, and control of a minor and to manage the minor’s financial resources.
(4) “Limited guardian” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District Court to have care, custody, and control of a minor without the power to manage the minor’s financial resources.
(5) “Conservator” means an individual, agency, or corporation appointed by the District
Court to manage the financial resources of a minor.
(6) “Ward” means a person for whom a guardian, limited guardian, or conservator has been appointed.
(7) “Parent” means a mother or father whose parental rights have not been terminated or suspended by prior court order.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 487, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1990. — Amended
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 138, effective July 1, 1982. — Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 218, sec. 39. — Amended 1968 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 8. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2149.
Note: 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396, sec. 150 would have repealed this section effective
July 1, 1982. However, 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 396 was repealed by 1982 Ky. Acts ch.
141, sec. 146, also effective July 1, 1982.