As used in the Office of Guardianship Act:
A. "professional guardian" means an individual or entity appointed by a court that serves as a guardian for more than two individuals who are not related to the guardian by marriage, adoption or third degree of blood or affinity; and
B. "protected person" means a person eighteen years of age or older for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed or other protective order has been made.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 128, § 1.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 128, § 14 made Laws 2021, ch. 128, § 1 effective July 1, 2021.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 16B - Office of Guardianship
Section 28-16B-1 - Short title.
Section 28-16B-1.1 - Professional guardian and conservator licensing.
Section 28-16B-2 - Office of guardianship; created; staff.
Section 28-16B-3 - Office; powers and duties.
Section 28-16B-4 - Service agreement monitoring and enforcement.
Section 28-16B-5 - Guardianship service agreements.
Section 28-16B-6 - Resolution of complaints.
Section 28-16B-7 - Office of guardianship fund; creation; appropriation.