Qualifications for court to consider when appointing a guardian or conservator
Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
The act spans §§ 387–387 (121 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Rice v. Floyd (1989)
Most recently applied in Rice v. Floyd (April 1989)
Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky
The court shall give preference to people who meet the following qualifications when appointing a person as guardian or conservator:
(1) Kinship to respondent;
(2) Education and business experience of applicant;
(3) Capability to handle financial affairs; and (4) Ability to carry out the requirements set forth in KRS 387.660 to 387.710 and 387.750.
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.