Nebraska Statutes 30-4205. Recommendation regarding guardianship, conservatorship, or protective order; written report; contents
(1) The guardian ad litem shall make recommendations to the court regarding a temporary or permanent guardianship, conservatorship, or other protective order. The report shall be in writing and provided to the court at least one week prior to the hearing date. A copy of the report shall be provided to all interested persons.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 30-4205
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) For a guardianship proceeding, the report shall address whether the person for whom the guardianship is sought is an incapacitated person. If the guardian ad litem determines that the person is incapacitated, the guardian ad litem shall make recommendations as to whether the court should order a limited or full guardianship. If the guardian ad litem recommends a limited guardianship, the report shall include recommendations on the authorities and responsibilities the guardian and ward shall have. If a full guardianship is recommended, the report shall specifically address why a full guardianship is necessary to protect the best interests of the incapacitated person.