Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3 > Chapter 5 – Proceedings for Appointment of Guardian or to Procure a Protective Order


§ 29-3-5-1	Petitions for appointment of a guardian or to have a protective order issued; requirements; notice and hearing; conduct of hearing; participation by department of child services
§ 29-3-5-1.5	Submit information for criminal history check
§ 29-3-5-2	Appointment of guardian before adjudication of incapacity or minority
§ 29-3-5-3	Findings; appointment of guardian; limited guardianship; protective orders
§ 29-3-5-4	Considerations for appointment of guardian
§ 29-3-5-4.1	“Disability”; guardianship
§ 29-3-5-5	Persons entitled to consideration for appointment as a guardian
§ 29-3-5-6	Two or more minors or incapacitated persons; petition for appointment of guardian; separate accounting

Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
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
Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. ^{Source: OCC}
Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.