Sec. 3. (a) A volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program shall:

(1) serve as a guardian to represent and protect the best interests of an incapacitated person or senior including the person’s property;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-3-8.5-3

  • 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.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) investigate and gather information regarding the health, welfare, and financial circumstances of the incapacitated person or senior, as directed by a court;

(3) facilitate and authorize health care, social welfare, and residential placement services as needed by the incapacitated person or senior;

(4) advocate for the rights of the incapacitated person or senior;

(5) facilitate legal representation for the incapacitated person or senior;

(6) provide the court with the required reports under section 2 of this chapter; and

(7) perform any other responsibilities required by the court.

     (b) A volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program has the duties of the guardian of a minor listed in IC 29-3-8-1 and IC 29-3-8-3.

As added by P.L.41-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.11-2006, SEC.4; P.L.72-2010, SEC.7; P.L.4-2020, SEC.7.

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