SSB 3006

This bill relates to the administration of adult guardianships and conservatorships. _____ The bill amends current law to provide that Code sections apply to both guardianships and conservatorships of adults. The bill provides that a court visitor will be discharged upon the appointment of a guardian or conservator unless ordered by the court to continue. The bill specifies that a court-ordered professional evaluation conducted at or before a hearing on a petition for the appointment of a guardian or conservator must be filed with the court. The bill amends language concerning powers which a guardian or conservator may be granted that can be exercised without further court approval. The bill also amends powers of a conservator which require further court approval before being exercised. The bill amends the information required to be contained in a guardian’s written verified reports including the initial care plan and annual reports, and information required to be included in reports by conservators including the initial financial management plan, the annual report, and the final report.