Iowa

Guardianship

Legal Information

• Adult Guardianship and the Right to Communicate

  A new Iowa law says that wards have the right to "communication, visitation, or interaction with other persons." Read More

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  Iowa Legal Aid

• Affidavits

  Affidavits are written statements that are sworn under oath. Sometimes affidavits are signed in front of a notary public. Read More

• Attorney, Court, and Guardianship or Conservatorship Fees

  There are costs associated with bringing a guardianship or conservatorship case. There are filing fees and other court costs as well as the fee of the attorney who prepares the case. Content Detail

• Can the School Make Me Get a Guardianship in Order to Enroll Children I Am Taking Care Of?

  Sometimes, parents are not able to take care of their kids. The parents may have died, or be ill, or absent. Often, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others help out. Sometimes, the substitute parents may have problems enrolling the children in school. The school may tell the substitute parents that they have to get a “guardianship” over the children. Read More

• Caring for Our Minor Children After We're Gone

  As parents, we worry about our children, especially about things that we have no control over. Read More

• Changes to Iowa's Minor Guardianship Laws

  An overview of changes to Iowa's minor guardianship laws, effective January 1, 2020. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• Conservators

  A conservator takes care of the protected person's assets and income. A conservator's actions are reviewed by the court. Content Detail

• Definitions of Legal Terms in Guardianships and Conservatorships

  The legal terms used in guardianship and conservatorship can be confusing. Content Detail

• Determining if Guardianship or Conservatorship is Necessary

  It may be very difficult to decide if a guardianship or conservatorship is needed. Here are some things to consider. Content Detail

• Do You Really Need a Guardianship for Your Child?

  Parents often convinced by school officials or medical personnel that a guardianship of their child is needed. However, this is not always best and there are other options. Read More

  By:

  Iowa Legal Aid

• Frequently Asked Questions about Guardianships and Conservatorships

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• Guardianship and Conservatorship in Iowa

  Guardianship and conservatorship of adults are two options for substitute decision-making. Content Detail

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  Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council

• Guardianship Decisions Requiring Court Approval

  Before taking certain actions, a guardian must get prior approval of the court. Content Detail

• Guardianship of an Adult Person: Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities

  The court gives the guardian certain powers. Because of these powers, the guardian has duties to the protected person. Content Detail

• Guardianships for Children

  Parents should consider all their options before agreeing to let someone else have a guardianship over their child. A guardianship may be hard to end and can last much longer than planned. A guardian has no legal obligation to allow the parents to visit unless it is ordered by a judge Also a child support action could be brought against the parents. Read More