In this article, we explain how to terminate guardianship of a minor and regain parental rights in Iowa and answer the following questions: Is it possible to regain parental rights in Iowa?, How is guardianship terminated in Iowa?, What is the process to regain parental rights in Iowa?, and What if the current guardian doesn’t want to relinquish guardianship?

In this article, we discuss Iowa guardianships and revocable living trusts and answer the question, “what power does a guardian in Iowa have or the ward’s revocable living trust?” We also discuss what happens to a person’s revocable living trust if they become incapacitated and are appointed a guardian.

In this article, we will discuss changes in Iowa adult guardianship laws and cover the following topics: Changes in Iowa Guardianship Terminology, New Or Updated Rules For Initiating an Adult Guardianship In Iowa, New Or Updated Rules For Implementing and Administering an Adult Guardianship in Iowa, and New Or Updated Rules Governing Guardianship Powers.

The baseline rule is that the disabled adult’s home state has jurisdiction over the guardianship proceeding. The disabled adult’s home state is defined as a state in which the disabled adult was physically present for at least six consecutive months immediately prior to the filing of the guardianship proceeding. A temporary absence counts toward this six month period. If the disabled adult does not have a “home state” because he or she has not lived in the same state for six consecutive months prior to filing the guardianship proceeding a state with a significant connection to the disabled adult may assert jurisdiction.

A treatment plan is a detailed document that the facility must create within the first three days upon admittance of a patient that has been involuntarily committed. Treatment plans are shaped to each patient’s needs, therefore they vary from person to person. Once the treatment plan is complete (which should be in the first three days), the facility is obligated to give you a copy of the entire plan. 

The baseline rule is that the disabled adult’s home state has jurisdiction over the guardianship proceeding. The disabled adult’s home state is defined as a state in which the disabled adult was physically present for at least six consecutive months immediately prior to the filing of the guardianship proceeding. A temporary absence counts toward this six month period. If the disabled adult does not have a “home state” because he or she has not lived in the same state for six consecutive months prior to filing the guardianship proceeding a state with a significant connection to the disabled adult may assert jurisdiction.

A treatment plan is a detailed document that the facility must create within the first three days upon admittance of a patient that has been involuntarily committed. Treatment plans are shaped to each patient’s needs, therefore they vary from person to person. Once the treatment plan is complete (which should be in the first three days), the facility is obligated to give you a copy of the entire plan. 

In this article, we explain, How to transfer guardianship proceedings to another state. When a guardianship is being transferred, it is required that all interested parties are notified of the transfer. Interested parties could include close family, heirs of the estate, and perhaps even creditors.The purpose of this notice is to keep interested parties informed regarding the current care arrangements and living situation of a minor or disabled individual. The requirement also serves as an additional level of protection as it deters guardianship transfers with ill intent.