26-2A-100
Section 26-2A-100 Appointment of guardian for incapacitated person by will or other writing.
(a) The parent of an unmarried incapacitated person may appoint by will, or other writing
signed by the parent and attested by at least two witnesses or acknowledged, a guardian of
the incapacitated person. If both parents are dead or the surviving parent is adjudged incapacitated,
a parental appointment becomes effective when, after having given seven days' prior written
notice of intention to do so to the incapacitated person and to the person having the care
of the person or to the nearest adult relative residing in this state, the guardian files
acceptance of appointment in the court in which the will is probated, or in the case of a
nontestamentary nominating instrument, in the court at the place where the incapacitated person
resides or is present. If both parents are dead, an effective appointment by the parent who
died later has priority. (b) The spouse of a married incapacitated person...
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26-2A-104
Section 26-2A-104 Who may be guardian; priorities. (a) Any qualified person may be appointed
guardian of an incapacitated person. (b) Unless lack of qualification or other good cause
dictates the contrary, the court shall appoint a guardian in accordance with the incapacitated
person's most recent nomination in a durable power of attorney. (c) Except as provided in
subsection (b), the following are entitled to consideration for appointment in the order listed:
(1) The spouse of the incapacitated person or a person nominated by will of a deceased spouse
or by other writing signed by the spouse and attested by at least two witnesses or acknowledged;
(2) An adult child of the incapacitated person; (3) A parent of the incapacitated person,
or a person nominated by will of a deceased parent or by other writing signed by a parent
and attested by at least two witnesses or acknowledged; (4) Any relative of the incapacitated
person with whom the person has resided for more than six months prior...
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35-6-83
Section 35-6-83 Guardian ad litem. The court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent
the interest of such ward upon such hearing, as provided by law for the appointment of guardians
ad litem in such court. The person so appointed such guardian ad litem must deny in writing
the allegations of such report and resist the confirmation of such sale, and, if necessary,
must, with the approval of the court, employ counsel to defend the interest of the person
he so represents. He is entitled to reasonable compensation, and an allowance for reasonable
fees of such counsel as he may so employ, to be fixed by the court and taxed and collected
as costs in the action. (Code 1907, §5256; Code 1923, §9360; Code 1940, T. 47, §222.)...

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26-2A-103
Section 26-2A-103 Notice in guardianship proceeding. (a) In a proceeding for the appointment
of a guardian of an incapacitated person, and, if notice is required in a proceeding for appointment
of a temporary guardian, notice of hearing must be given to each of the following: (1) The
person alleged to be incapacitated, her or his spouse (if any), and adult children, or if
none, parents; (2) Any person who is serving as guardian, conservator, or who has the care
and custody of the person alleged to be incapacitated; (3) In case no other person is notified
under paragraph (1), at least one of the nearest adult relatives residing in this state, if
any can be found; and (4) Any other person as directed by the court. (b) Notice of hearing
on a petition for an order subsequent to appointment of a guardian must be given to the ward,
the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court. (c) Notice must be served personally
on the alleged incapacitated person. Notices to other persons as...
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18-1A-275
Section 18-1A-275 Guardian ad litem for infants or incompetents. If the owner of the lands
or other party interested therein is an infant or is of unsound mind, the probate court, on
the day appointed for the hearing, must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him, and
the guardian so appointed must file a written acceptance of the appointment, must appear and
protect the rights and interests of such infant or person of unsound mind, and, if he deems
it necessary, may employ counsel to assist him. The compensation of such guardian and of his
counsel must be ascertained by the probate court and taxed as costs of the proceedings. (Acts
1985, No. 85-548, p. 802, §1606.)...
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42-2-4
Section 42-2-4 Appointment of guardian ad litem and counsel for infants and persons of unsound
mind. If the owner of the lands is an infant or is of unsound mind, the court, on the day
appointed for the hearing, must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him, and the guardian
so appointed must file a written acceptance of the appointment, must appear and protect the
rights and interests of such infant or person of unsound mind and, if he deems it necessary,
may employ counsel to assist him. The compensation of such guardian and of his counsel must
be ascertained by the court and taxed as costs of the proceedings. (Code 1907, §2417; Code
1923, §3151; Code 1940, T. 59, §7.)...
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43-2-445
Section 43-2-445 Notice and hearing generally; time for hearing; appointment of guardian ad
litem. (a) The court must appoint a day, not less than 30 days from the time of making such
application, for the hearing thereof, and must appoint a proper person, not a petitioner or
of kin to a petitioner, as a guardian ad litem, to represent the minors or persons of unsound
mind, if any there be, and must issue a citation to the heirs or devisees of full age, and
residing in this state, notifying them of the application, and the day appointed for hearing
the same, which must be served on them 10 days before the day appointed for the hearing. (b)
If such application be for the sale of land for the payment of debts, notice must also be
given by publication, once a week for three successive weeks, in some newspaper published
in the county, or by posting up notice at the courthouse door and three other public places
in the county, at the discretion of the court. If no newspaper is published in...
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19-3B-305
Section 19-3B-305 Appointment of representative. (a) If the court determines that an interest
is not represented under this article, or that the otherwise available representation might
be inadequate, then the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or other representative to receive
notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated,
or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. (b) A guardian ad
litem or other representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect
to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning
the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem or other representative
may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (d)
A guardian ad litem or other representative may be appointed to represent several persons
or interests. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
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26-2-52
Section 26-2-52 Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by person
ascertained to be incapacitated - Appointment of date for hearing on application; notice to
guardian or conservator, etc. On the filing of such application, the court must appoint a
day for the hearing thereof, not more than 10 days thereafter, and the guardian or conservator
and the person at whose instance the inquisition was had and taken must be cited to appear
and show cause against it. (Code 1852, §2758; Code 1867, §3197; Code 1876, §2804; Code
1886, §2398; Code 1896, §2263; Code 1907, §4353; Code 1923, §8111; Code 1940, T. 21, §17;
Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)...
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26-2A-110
Section 26-2A-110 Removal or resignation of guardian; termination of incapacity. (a) On petition
of the ward or any person interested in the ward's welfare, or on its own motion, the court,
after hearing, may remove a guardian if to do so is in the best interest of the ward. On petition
of the guardian, the court, after hearing, may accept a resignation. (b) An order adjudicating
incapacity may specify a minimum period, not exceeding one year, during which a petition for
an adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated may not be filed without special
leave. Subject to that restriction, the ward or any person interested in the welfare of the
ward may petition for an order that the ward is no longer incapacitated and for termination
of the guardianship. A request for an order may also be made informally to the court and any
person who knowingly interferes with transmission of the request may be adjudged guilty of
contempt of court. (c) Upon removal, resignation, or death of the...
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