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MA H1733

MA H1733
Further regulating the appointment of certain guardians


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 include: (1) establishing 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, though this presumption can be rebutted by competent evidence; and (2) allowing a spouse or parent(s) to freely designate a third party to serve as guardian, with the designated party presumed to be the proper person for appointment, though this presumption can also be rebutted.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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