53.01 Purpose; construction. This chapter applies to the process of determining jurisdiction over the person for the purpose of a guardianship proceeding or matter. The chapter is intended to supplement but not replace the procedure for petitioning for a guardianship under ch. 54 and for protective placement or services under ch. 55. The purpose of this chapter is to resolve potential conflicts regarding jurisdiction between states and to make uniform the laws with respect to this chapter among those states. To the extent there is a conflict in procedure between this chapter and the provisions of ch. 54 or 55, the procedures in ch. 54 or 55 supersede the conflicting provision of this chapter.
History: 2017 a. 187.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 53 - Uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction.
53.01 - Purpose; construction.
53.03 - International application.
53.04 - Communication between courts.
53.05 - Cooperation between courts.
53.06 - Taking testimony in another state.
53.21 - Significant-connection factors.
53.25 - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
53.27 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
53.29 - Proceedings in more than one state.
53.31 - Transfer of guardianship to another state.
53.32 - Accepting guardianship transferred from another state.
53.41 - Registration of guardianship of the person orders.
53.42 - Registration of guardianship of the estate orders.
53.43 - Effect of registration.
53.51 - Uniformity of application and construction.
53.52 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.