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KRS Chapter 387.00

  • .010   Definitions for KRS 387.010 to 387.280.

  • .020   Jurisdiction of District Courts over guardians, limited guardians, and conservators -- Venue of proceedings.

  • .025   Application for appointment as guardian, limited guardian, or conservator.

  • .030   Repealed, 1990.

  • .032   Matters to be considered by court when making appointment.

  • .035   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .040   Appointment by will.

  • .050   Nomination by minor fourteen years of age or older.

  • .060   Repealed, 1990.

  • .065   Powers, duties, and responsibilities of guardian.

  • .070   Bonding of guardian or conservator.

  • .080   Recovery of damages on bond.

  • .090   Removal of guardian, limited guardian or conservator.

  • .100   Inventory of ward's estate.

  • .110   Repealed, 1976.

  • .111   Compensation for guardians, limited guardians, and conservators -- Reimbursement for expenses.

  • .120   Repealed, 1990.

  • .122   Certain assets subject to withdrawal only upon authorization of court.

  • .125   Guardian's duty as to use of ward's assets.

  • .130   Repealed, 1990.

  • .135   Powers and duties of limited guardian.

  • .137   Powers and duties of conservator.

  • .140   Repealed, 1990.

  • .150   Repealed, 1986.

  • .160   Repealed, 1986.

  • .170   Repealed, 1990.

  • .175   Accountings of the execution of the trust.

  • .180   Repealed, 1990.

  • .185   Powers of foreign guardian or conservator.

  • .190   Repealed, 1990.

  • .200   Removal of property of ward from state.

  • .210   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .220   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .230   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .240   Repealed, 1942.

  • .250   Repealed, July 1, 1982.

  • .260   Repealed, July 1, 1982.

  • .270   Interest charged guardians or conservators.

  • .280   Handling amount of not more than $10,000 due to minor or person under disability.

  • .281   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .282   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .283   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .284   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .285   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .286   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .287   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .288   Repealed, effective July 1, 1982.

  • .289   Application of KRS 387.010 to 387.280.

  • .290   Curator for convict -- Appointment -- Powers and duties.

  • .300   Qualifications of persons suing as next friend -- Liability for costs.

  • .305   Appointment of guardian ad litem -- Qualifications -- Duties – Fees.

  • .320   Curator for property of aged or infirm person, appointed when -- Bond.

  • .330   Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator conditioned on a contingency.

    • Guardianship and Conservatorship

  • .500   Declaration of legislative purpose.

  • .510   Definitions.

  • .520   Jurisdiction of District Courts -- Venue -- KRS 387.810 to 387.854 to govern jurisdiction between Kentucky and other states.

  • .530   Filing of petition -- Contents -- Application of person or entity desiring appointment.

  • .540   Interdisciplinary evaluation report.  

  • .550   Hearing date and place -- Notice.

  • .560   Appointment of counsel for respondent -- Compensation -- Duty of county attorney.

  • .570   Hearing -- Burden of proof.

  • .580   Responsibilities of jury during a hearing -- Court determinations upon finding of disability or partial disability.

  • .590   Types of guardians and conservators to be appointed -- Order of appointment -- Filing of judgment and order -- Legal disabilities.

  • .600   Appointment -- Consideration of preference of respondent.

  • .605   Qualifications for court to consider when appointing a guardian or conservator.

  • .610   Petition for renewal of appointment -- Accompanying affidavits.

  • .620   Petition for relief -- Hearing on petition -- Judgment or modification.

  • .630   Committee to assume duties of guardian -- Powers -- Nullification of adjudication of incompetency.

  • .640   Duties of limited guardian or guardian.

  • .650   Assignment of powers and duties to limited guardian by court -- Reporting requirements.

  • .660   Specific powers and duties of guardian.

  • .670   Annual report of guardian.

  • .680   Duties of limited conservator or conservator.

  • .690   Specific duties of limited conservator or conservator.

  • .700   Specific powers and duties of conservator.

  • .710   Filing of inventory by limited conservator or conservator -- Biennial report -- Final report and account.

  • .720   Surety of limited conservator or conservator.

  • .730   Testamentary nomination -- Succession of parent as guardian.

  • .740   Emergency powers of court -- Petition and hearing on emergency appointment.

  • .750   Standby appointee -- Powers and duties.

  • .760   Court costs -- Compensation, commission, and reimbursement for expenses.

  • .770   Confidentiality of records -- Expungement of records -- Disclosure of information, log.

  • .780   Repealed, 1982.

  • .790   Court order permitting use of ward's income.

  • .800   Notices.

    • Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings

  • .810   Short title.

  • .812   Definitions for KRS 387.810 to 387.854.

  • .814   International application of KRS 387.810 to 387.854.

  • .816   Communication between courts.

  • .818   Cooperation between courts.

  • .820   Taking testimony in another state.

  • .822   Definitions for KRS 387.822 to 387.838 -- Significant connection factors.

  • .824   Exclusive basis.

  • .826   Jurisdiction.

  • .828   Special jurisdiction.

  • .830   Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

  • .832   Appropriate forum.

  • .834   Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

  • .836   Notice of proceeding.

  • .838   Proceedings in more than one state.

  • .840   Transfer of guardianship of conservatorship to another state.

  • .842   Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state.

  • .844   Registration of guardianship orders.

  • .846   Registration of protective orders.

  • .848   Effect of registration.

  • .850   Uniformity of application and construction.

  • .852   Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

  • .854   Transitional provision.

    • Special Needs Trusts

  • .855   Guardian or conservator may consider benefits of establishing a special needs trust.  

  • .860   Definitions for KRS 387.855 to 387.910.  

  • .865   Persons who may petition the court to approve a special needs trust.  

  • .870   Contents of petition.  

  • .875   Additional documents or information to accompany petition.  

  • .880   Court's disposition of petition -- Notice -- Guardian ad litem.  

  • .885   Court order establishing trust -- Other matters to be addressed in court order.  

  • .890   Court order modifying existing trust -- Jurisdiction and venue  

  • .895   Court may allow petitioner to contribute additional assets and income.  

  • .900   Court to determine whether trustee must file settlements.  

  • .910   Purpose of KRS 387.855 to 387.910.  

    • Penalties

  • .990   Penalties.

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