Notwithstanding the limits of a temporary guardianship or guardianship order, a temporary guardian and guardian at all times have the right to authorize the provision of emergency life-saving services. This right includes the power to authorize hospitalization without advance court approval.
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 3. Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.
Sec. 13.26.201. Purpose and basis for guardianship.
Sec. 13.26.211 Testamentary appointment of guardian for incapacitated person.
Sec. 13.26.226. Initial court procedures.
Sec. 13.26.231. Notice of rights of respondent.
Sec. 13.26.236. Visitor's report.
Sec. 13.26.241. Evaluations; right to remain silent; respondent's attorney or expert.
Sec. 13.26.246. Duties and powers of attorney of ward or respondent.
Sec. 13.26.251. Hearing and determination.
Sec. 13.26.256. Psychotropic medication influencing wards or respondents at judicial hearings.
Sec. 13.26.261. Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction.
Sec. 13.26.266. Guardianship order.
Sec. 13.26.271. Guardianship implementation report.
Sec. 13.26.276. Other reports.
Sec. 13.26.281. Termination of guardianship for incapacitated person.
Sec. 13.26.286. Removal or resignation of guardian; change in or termination of guardianship.
Sec. 13.26.291. Costs in guardianship proceedings.
Sec. 13.26.296. Notices in guardianship proceedings.
Sec. 13.26.301. Temporary guardians; authorization of services.
Sec. 13.26.306. Emergency powers.