A person becomes a guardian of an incapacitated person by a parental or spousal appointment or on appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until it is terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or the ward.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 14-5301.02

  • Court: means the superior court. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
  • 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.
  • Guardian: means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment but excludes a person who is merely a guardian ad litem. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
  • Incapacitated person: means any person who is impaired by reason of mental illness, mental deficiency, mental disorder, physical illness or disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication or other cause, except minority, to the extent that he lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his person. See Arizona Laws 14-5101
  • Person: means an individual or an organization. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
  • Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Arizona Laws 14-5101

 

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