Iowa Code § 231E.11
Duty of attorney general, county attorney, or other counsel
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Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2012
1. The attorney general shall advise the state office on legal matters and represent the state office in legal proceedings.
1. The attorney general may advise the state office on legal matters and represent the state office in legal proceedings.
2. Upon the request of the attorney general, a county attorney may represent the state office or a local office in connection with the filing of a petition for appointment as guardian or conservator and with routine, subsequent appearances.
2. Upon the request of the attorney general, a county attorney may represent the state office or a local office in connection with the filing of a petition for appointment as guardian or conservator and with routine, subsequent appearances.
3. A local attorney experienced in probate matters may represent the personal representative for all routine matters associated with probating an estate.
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3. Notwithstanding section 13.7, the state public guardian or a local public guardian may retain a local attorney to represent the state office or a local office in legal proceedings. A local attorney retained under this subsection shall be experienced in probate matters.
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