Kentucky Statutes 387.640 – Duties of limited guardian or guardian
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It shall be the general duty of the limited guardian or guardian to carry out diligently and in good faith the specific duties and powers assigned by the court and to:
(1) Assure that the personal, civil, and human rights of the ward are protected; and
(2) Encourage the ward to:
(a) Participate to the maximum extent of his abilities in all decisions which affect him;
(b) Act in his own behalf on all matters in which he is able to do so; and
(c) Develop or regain, to the maximum extent possible, his capacity to meet the essential requirements for his physical health or safety, and, if impaired, his capacity to manage his financial resources.
Effective: July 1, 1982
History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 15, effective July 1, 1982.
(1) Assure that the personal, civil, and human rights of the ward are protected; and
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 387.640
- 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) Encourage the ward to:
(a) Participate to the maximum extent of his abilities in all decisions which affect him;
(b) Act in his own behalf on all matters in which he is able to do so; and
(c) Develop or regain, to the maximum extent possible, his capacity to meet the essential requirements for his physical health or safety, and, if impaired, his capacity to manage his financial resources.
Effective: July 1, 1982
History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 15, effective July 1, 1982.