Section 5A–202. [Exclusive Basis.]
Part 2 of this Article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of the commonwealth to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations
Chapter 190b - Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code
Article 5a - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Section 5a-104 - Communication Between Courts
Section 5a-105 - Cooperation Between Courts
Section 5a-106 - Taking Testimony in Another State
Section 5a-201 - Definitions; Significant Connection Factors
Section 5a-202 - Exclusive Basis
Section 5a-204 - Special Jurisdiction
Section 5a-205 - Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction
Section 5a-206 - Appropriate Forum
Section 5a-207 - Jurisdiction Declined by Reason of Conduct
Section 5a-208 - Notice of Proceeding
Section 5a-209 - Proceedings in More Than One State
Section 5a-301 - Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship to Another State
Section 5a-302 - Accepting Guardianship or Conservatorship Transferred From Another State
Section 5a-401 - Registration of Guardianship Orders
Section 5a-402 - Registration of Protective Orders
Section 5a-403 - Effect of Registration
Section 5a-501 - Uniformity of Application and Construction
Section 5a-502 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act