Title 75  Chapter 5  Part 2  Section 201

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IndexUtah Code
Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code
Chapter 5Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
Part 2Guardians of Minors
Section 201Status of guardian of minor -- General.
(Effective 3/22/2018)

Effective 3/22/2018
75-5-201.  Status of guardian of minor -- General.
(1)
(a) A person becomes a guardian of a minor by acceptance of a testamentary appointment, through appointment by a local school board under Section 53G-6-303, or upon appointment by the court.
(b) The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian and minor ward.
(2)
(a) A document issued by other than a court of law which purports to award guardianship to a person who is not a legal resident of the jurisdiction in which the guardianship is awarded is not valid in the state of Utah until reviewed and approved by a Utah court.
(b) The procedure for obtaining approval of a guardianship under Subsection (2)(a) shall be identical to the procedure required under this part for obtaining a court appointment of a guardian.


Amended by Chapter 415, 2018 General Session
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