New Mexico Statutes 28-16B-1.1. Professional guardian and conservator licensing
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As used in the Office of Guardianship Act:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 28-16B-1.1
- 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.
A. “professional guardian” means an individual or entity appointed by a court that serves as a guardian for more than two individuals who are not related to the guardian by marriage, adoption or third degree of blood or affinity; and
B. “protected person” means a person eighteen years of age or older for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed or other protective order has been made.