Idaho Code
Part 4 - PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND MINORS
Section 15-5-409 - PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND SINGLE TRANSACTIONS AUTHORIZED.

15-5-409. PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND SINGLE TRANSACTIONS AUTHORIZED. (a) If it is established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists as described in section 15-5-401 of this Part for affecting the property and affairs of a person the court, without appointing a conservator, may authorize, direct or ratify any transaction necessary or desirable to achieve any security, service, or care arrangement meeting the foreseeable needs of the protected person. Protective arrangements include, but are not limited to, payment, delivery, deposit or retention of funds or property, sale, mortgage, lease or other transfer of property, entry into an annuity contract, a contract for life care, a deposit contract, a contract for training and education, or addition to or establishment of a suitable trust.
(b) When it has been established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists as described in section 15-5-401 of this Part for affecting the property and affairs of a person the court, without appointing a conservator, may authorize, direct or ratify any contract, trust or other transaction relating to the protected person’s financial affairs or involving his estate if the court determines that the transaction is in the best interests of the protected person.
(c) Before approving a protective arrangement or other transaction under this section, the court shall consider the interests of creditors and dependents of the protected person and, in view of his disability, whether the protected person needs the continuing protection of a conservator. The court may appoint a special conservator to assist in the accomplishment of any protective arrangement or other transaction authorized under this section who shall have the authority conferred by the order and serve until discharged by order after report to the court of all matters done pursuant to the order of appointment.
(d) If it is established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists as described in section 15-5-401 of this Part for affecting property and affairs of a person, the court may in its discretion, without appointing a conservator, order the establishment or continuation of a special needs trust as provided in chapter 14, title 68, Idaho Code.

History:
[I.C., sec. 15-5-409, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233; am. 1995, ch. 214, sec. 2, p. 745.]

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