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Title 75 - Utah Uniform Probate Code
Chapter 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
Part 4 - Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
Section 401 - Protective proceedings.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 75-5-401 (2022)
75-5-401. Protective proceedings.
Amended by Chapter 375, 2001 General Session
- (1) Upon petition and after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of this part, the court may appoint a conservator or make other protective order for cause as follows:
- (a) Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a minor if the court determines that a minor owns money or property that requires management or protection which cannot otherwise be provided, has or may have business affairs which may be jeopardized or prevented by minority, or that funds are needed for the minor's support and education and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.
- (b) The provisions of Subsection (1)(a) may be applied to a person beyond minority up to age 21 under special circumstances as determined by the court.
- (2) Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a person if the court determines that the person:
- (a) is unable to manage the person's property and affairs effectively for reasons such as mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, confinement, detention by a foreign power, or disappearance; and
- (b) has property which will be wasted or dissipated unless proper management is provided or that funds are needed for the support, care, and welfare of the person or those entitled to be supported by the person and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.
- (3) Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may not be denied solely on the basis that the person for whom the conservatorship or other protective order is sought has a valid power of attorney in effect.
Amended by Chapter 375, 2001 General Session
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