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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to further regulating the appointment of certain guardians by the Probate Court. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to further regulate the appointment of certain guardians by the Probate Court. The key provisions are: (1) It establishes a presumption that the spouse, parent(s), or any other person the court deems appropriate is the proper person to be appointed as guardian of an incapacitated person, in the order listed, and (2) It allows a spouse or parent(s) to designate a third party to serve as guardian without prejudice, and the designated party shall be presumed to be the proper person to be appointed, though this presumption can be rebutted by competent evidence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1415 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1415.pdf |
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