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Indiana Enacts Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act

[06/24/11]

Posted on June 24, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice

Written by: Fahey, Sean J.

Indiana recently enacted the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (the “Act”).  The Act is effective July 1, 2011, and is designed to eliminate multi-state jurisdictional issues and “Granny snatching” cases.  The Act is located in Indiana Code 29-3.5. Typically, the fact pattern arises when (1) an Indiana older adult resident visits... READ MORE

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