It is the policy of the state that all guardians and conservators, when making decisions for their wards or protected persons, shall abide by the highest ethical standards of decision making and shall consider the standards of practice adopted by the department by regulation. The department shall adopt standards of practice for guardians and conservators and, before doing so, shall review the standards of practice adopted by a national organization with expertise in the area of standards of practice for guardians and conservators, such as the National Guardianship Association.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 13. Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions
Chapter 26. Protection of Minors and Incapacitated Persons and Their Property; Powers of Attorney
Article 1. General Provisions.
Sec. 13.26.001. Adoption of standards of practice.
Sec. 13.26.005. Definitions and use of terms.
Sec. 13.26.010. Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.
Sec. 13.26.021. Court records of proceedings; access; sealing.
Sec. 13.26.031. Facility of payment or delivery.
Sec. 13.26.041. Appointment of a guardian ad litem.
Sec. 13.26.051. Delegation of powers over incapacitated adult by parent or guardian.