2010 Minnesota Statutes

524.5-315 RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES OF GUARDIAN; LIMITATIONS.

(a) A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of the ward, in a manner consistent with section 524.5-502.

(b) A guardian is not liable to a third person for acts of the ward solely by reason of the relationship. A guardian who exercises reasonable care in choosing a third person providing medical or other care, treatment, or service for the ward is not liable for injury to the ward resulting from the wrongful conduct of the third person.

(c) A guardian may not revoke the health care directive of a ward or protected person absent a court order.

(d) A guardian may not initiate the commitment of a ward to an institution except in accordance with section 524.5-313.

History:

2003 c 12 art 1 s 38; 2009 c 150 s 9; 2010 c 254 s 7