Iowa Code 633.591 – Voluntary petition for appointment of conservator — standby basis
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 633.591
- Conservator: means a person appointed by the court to have the custody and control of the property of an adult under the provisions of this chapter. See Iowa Code 633.701
- Court: means , when referring to a court of this state, the district court sitting in probate with jurisdiction of conservatorships and guardianships. See Iowa Code 633.701
- Full age: means the state of legal majority attained through arriving at the age of eighteen years or through having married, even though such marriage is terminated by divorce. See Iowa Code 633.3
- Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; or any other legal or commercial entity. See Iowa Code 633.701
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Iowa Code 633.3
- Respondent: means an adult for whom a conservatorship or guardianship is sought. See Iowa Code 633.701
Any person of full age and sound mind may execute a verified petition for the voluntary appointment of a conservator of the person’s property upon the express condition that such petition shall be acted upon by the court only upon the occurrence of an event specified or the existence of a described condition of the mental or physical health of the petitioner, the occurrence of which event, or the existence of which condition, shall be established in the manner directed in the petition. The petition, if executed on or after January 1, 1991, shall advise the respondent of a conservator’s powers as provided in section 633.570.