Arizona Laws 14-5317. Notice to family members of adult ward’s hospitalization or death; definition
A. A guardian shall notify the family members of an adult ward if either of the following occurs:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 14-5317
- Adult: means a person who has attained eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Court: means the superior court. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Person: means an individual or an organization. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Significant relationship: means the person either is related to the ward by blood or marriage or is a close friend of the ward as established by a history of pattern and practice. See Arizona Laws 14-5101
- Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Arizona Laws 14-5101
1. The adult ward is admitted to a hospital for a period of more than three days.
2. The adult ward dies. This notification shall include information about any known funeral arrangements and the place of burial.
B. For purposes of this section, "family members" means:
1. The following individuals who are interested parties of the court record:
(a) The adult ward’s spouse.
(b) The adult ward’s parents.
(c) The adult ward’s adult siblings.
(d) All the adult children of the adult ward.
(e) If no person listed under subdivision (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this paragraph can be notified, at least one of the adult ward’s closest adult relatives, if such an adult relative can be found, or a person with a significant relationship to the ward.
2. Any person who has filed a demand for notice.