231E.7 Public guardian-initiated appointment — interventions.
The state office or local office may on its own motion or at the request of the court intervene in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding if the state office or local office or the court considers the intervention to be justified because of any of the following:
1. An appointed guardian or conservator is not fulfilling prescribed duties or is subject to removal under section 633.65.
2. A willing and qualified guardian or conservator is not available.
3. The best interests of the ward require the intervention.
2005 Acts, ch 175, §136; 2009 Acts, ch 23, §48; 2018 Acts, ch 1048, §8
Referred to in §231E.8
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 231E - PUBLIC GUARDIAN ACT
Section 231E.2 - Office of public guardian — findings and intent.
Section 231E.4 - State office of public guardian — established — duties — department rules.
Section 231E.7 - Public guardian-initiated appointment — interventions.
Section 231E.8 - Provisions applicable to all appointments and designations — discharge.
Section 231E.9 - Fees — appropriated.
Section 231E.10 - Conflicts of interest — limitations.
Section 231E.11 - Duty of attorney general, county attorney, or other counsel.