Iowa Code 633.554 – Basis for appointment of conservator for a minor
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On petition and after notice, the court may appoint a conservator for a minor if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the appointment is in the best interest of the minor and any of the following is true:
1. The minor has funds or other property requiring management or protection that otherwise cannot be provided.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 633.554
- Conservator: means a person appointed by the court to have the custody and control of the property of an adult under the provisions of this chapter. See Iowa Code 633.701
- Court: means , when referring to a court of this state, the district court sitting in probate with jurisdiction of conservatorships and guardianships. See Iowa Code 633.701
- 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.
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Minor: means a person who is not of full age. See Iowa Code 633.3
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Iowa Code 633.3
2. The minor has or may have financial affairs that may be put at unreasonable risk or hindered because of the minor’s age.
3. A conservator is needed to obtain or provide funds or other property.