KRS 387.822 to 387.838 provide the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
Effective: June 8, 2011

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 387.824

  • 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.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

History: Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 47, sec. 8, effective June 8, 2011.