Iowa Code § 633.553
Basis for appointment of conservator for an adult
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2021
1. On petition and after notice and hearing, the court may appoint a conservator for an adult if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that both of the following are true:
1. On petition and after notice and hearing, the court may appoint a conservator for an adult if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that both of the following are true:
a. The decision-making capacity of the respondent is so impaired that the respondent is unable to make, communicate, or carry out important decisions concerning the respondent’s financial affairs.
a. The decision-making capacity of the respondent is so impaired that the respondent is unable to make, communicate, or carry out important decisions concerning the respondent’s financial affairs.
b. The appointment of a conservator is in the best interest of the respondent.
b. The appointment of a conservator is in the best interest of the respondent.
2. Section 633.551 applies to the appointment of a conservatorship under subsection 1.
2. Section 633.551 applies to the appointment of a conservatorship under subsection 1.
Section takes effect January 1, 2020, and applies to guardianships and guardianship proceedings for adults and conservatorships and conservatorship proceedings for adults and minors established or pending before, on, or after that date; 2019 Acts, ch 57, §43, 44
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