Iowa Code § 633.554
Basis for appointment of conservator for a minor
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Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2012
1. a. If the proposed ward is an adult, notice of the filing of the petition shall be served upon the proposed ward in the manner of an original notice and the content of the notice is governed by the rules of civil procedure governing original notice.
b. Except where the proposed ward is the petitioner, notice shall also be served upon the ward’s spouse. If the proposed ward has no spouse, notice shall be served upon the proposed ward’s adult children, if any.
2. a. If the proposed ward is a minor or if the proposed ward is an adult under a standby petition and the court determines, pursuant to section 633.561, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, that the proposed ward is entitled to representation, notice in the manner of original notice, or another form of notice ordered by the court, given to the attorney appointed to represent the ward is notice to the proposed ward.
b. Notice shall also be served upon:
(1) The parents of the proposed ward, if the proposed ward is a minor.
(2) The spouse of the proposed ward, if the proposed ward is an adult. If the proposed ward has no spouse, notice shall be served upon the proposed ward’s adult children, if any.
3. Service of notice under this section upon persons other than the proposed ward shall be made upon such persons whose identities are reasonably ascertainable pursuant to section 633.40, subsection 5. Proof of service shall be made by affidavit, to which copies of all documents served shall be attached.
84 Acts, ch 1299, §11; 85 Acts, ch 29, §2; 85 Acts, ch 148, §6; 2000 Acts, ch 1036, §1
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On petition and after notice, the court may appoint a conservator for a minor if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the appointment is in the best interest of the minor and any of the following is true:
1. The minor has funds or other property requiring management or protection that otherwise cannot be provided.
2. The minor has or may have financial affairs that may be put at unreasonable risk or hindered because of the minor’s age.
3. A conservator is needed to obtain or provide funds or other property.
Former §633.554 repealed effective January 1, 2020, by
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