2018 Indiana Code
TITLE 29. Probate
ARTICLE 3. GUARDIANSHIPS AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 8.5. Volunteer Advocates for Seniors or Incapacitated Adults
29-3-8.5-3. Duties
Sec. 3. (a) A volunteer advocates for seniors program or a volunteer advocates for incapacitated adults program shall:
(1) serve as a guardian to represent and protect the best interests of an incapacitated person or senior including the person's property;
(2) investigate and gather information regarding the health, welfare, and financial circumstances of the incapacitated person or senior, as directed by a court;
(3) facilitate and authorize health care, social welfare, and residential placement services as needed by the incapacitated person or senior;
(4) advocate for the rights of the incapacitated person or senior;
(5) facilitate legal representation for the incapacitated person or senior;
(6) provide the court with the required reports under section 2 of this chapter; and
(7) perform any other responsibilities required by the court.
(b) A volunteer advocates for seniors program or a volunteer advocates for incapacitated adults program has the duties of the guardian of a minor listed in IC 29-3-8-1 and IC 29-3-8-3.
As added by P.L.41-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2006, SEC.4; P.L.72-2010, SEC.7.
