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Chapter 387

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 387

Guardians -- Conservators -- Curators Of Convicts

Commonwealth of Kentucky

387.010Definitions for KRS 387.010 to 387.280.387.020Jurisdiction of District Courts over guardians, limited guardians, and conservators -- Venue of proceedings.387.025Application for appointment as guardian, limited guardian, or conservator.387.032Matters to be considered by court when making appointment.387.040Appointment by will.387.050Nomination by minor fourteen years of age or older.387.065Powers, duties, and responsibilities of guardian.387.070Bonding of guardian or conservator.387.080Recovery of damages on bond.387.090Removal of guardian, limited guardian or conservator.387.100Inventory of ward's estate.387.111Compensation for guardians, limited guardians, and conservators -- Reimbursement for expenses.387.122Certain assets subject to withdrawal only upon authorization of court.387.125Guardian's duty as to use of ward's assets.387.135Powers and duties of limited guardian.387.137Powers and duties of conservator.387.175Accountings of the execution of the trust.387.185Powers of foreign guardian or conservator.387.200Removal of property of ward from state.387.270Interest charged guardians or conservators.387.278Settlement agreement by person with legal custody of minor -- Affidavit or verified statement -- Payment -- Withdrawal or transfer from account -- Effect of agreement -- Liability -- Filing for guardianship or conservatorship -- Use of a restricted savings or other restricted investment account or issuance of annuity by financial institutions permitted.387.280Handling amount of not more than $10,000 due to person under disability who has reached age of 18.387.289Application of KRS 387.010 to 387.280.387.290Curator for convict -- Appointment -- Powers and duties.387.300Qualifications of persons suing as next friend -- Liability for costs.387.305Appointment of guardian ad litem -- Qualifications -- Duties -- Fees.387.320Curator for property of aged or infirm person, appointed when -- Bond.387.330Petition for appointment of guardian or conservator conditioned on a contingency.387.500Declaration of legislative purpose.387.510Definitions for KRS 387.500 to 387.770 and 387.990.387.520Jurisdiction of District Courts -- Venue -- KRS 387.810 to 387.854 to govern jurisdiction between Kentucky and other states.387.530Filing of petition -- Contents -- Application of person or entity desiring appointment.387.540Interdisciplinary evaluation report. (Effective until October 1, 2026)387.550Hearing date and place -- Notice.387.560Appointment of counsel for respondent -- Compensation -- Duty of county attorney.387.570Hearing -- Burden of proof -- Jury trial unless conditions for bench trial are met.387.580Responsibilities of court or jury during a hearing -- Court determinations upon finding of disability or partial disability.387.590Types of guardians and conservators to be appointed -- Order of appointment -- Filing of judgment and order -- Legal disabilities -- Rights retained.387.600Appointment -- Consideration of preference of respondent.387.605Qualifications for court to consider when appointing a guardian or conservator.387.610Petition for renewal of appointment -- Accompanying affidavits. (Effective until July 15, 2026)387.620Petition for relief -- Hearing on petition -- Judgment or modification.387.630Committee to assume duties of guardian -- Powers -- Nullification of adjudication of incompetency.387.640Duties of limited guardian or guardian.387.650Assignment of powers and duties to limited guardian by court -- Reporting requirements.387.660Specific powers and duties of guardian.387.670Annual report of guardian.387.680Duties of limited conservator or conservator.387.690Specific duties of limited conservator or conservator.387.700Specific powers and duties of conservator.387.710Filing of inventory by limited conservator or conservator -- Biennial report -- Final report and account.387.720Surety of limited conservator or conservator.387.730Testamentary nomination -- Succession of parent as guardian.387.740Emergency powers of court -- Petition and hearing on emergency appointment.387.750Standby appointee -- Powers and duties.387.760Court costs -- Compensation, commission, and reimbursement for expenses.387.770Confidentiality of records -- Expungement of records -- Disclosure of information, log.387.790Court order permitting use of ward's income.387.800Notices.387.810Short title.387.812Definitions for KRS 387.810 to 387.854.387.814International application of KRS 387.810 to 387.854.387.816Communication between courts.387.818Cooperation between courts.387.820Taking testimony in another state.387.822Definitions for KRS 387.822 to 387.838 -- Significant connection factors.387.824Exclusive basis.387.826Jurisdiction.387.828Special jurisdiction.387.830Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.387.832Appropriate forum.387.834Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.387.836Notice of proceeding.387.838Proceedings in more than one state.387.840Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state.387.842Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state.387.844Registration of guardianship orders.387.846Registration of protective orders.387.848Effect of registration.387.850Uniformity of application and construction.387.852Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.387.854Transitional provision.387.855Guardian or conservator may consider benefits of establishing a special needs trust.387.860Definitions for KRS 387.855 to 387.910.387.865Persons who may petition the court to approve a special needs trust.387.870Contents of petition.387.875Additional documents or information to accompany petition.387.880Court's disposition of petition -- Notice -- Guardian ad litem.387.885Court order establishing trust -- Other matters to be addressed in court order.387.890Court order modifying existing trust -- Jurisdiction and venue.387.895Court may allow petitioner to contribute additional assets and income.387.900Court to determine whether trustee must file settlements.387.910Purpose of KRS 387.855 to 387.910.387.990Penalties.