Ind. Code ch. 29-3.5-4

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Ind. Code § 29-3.5-4-1 Registration of out-of-state guardianships

Sec. 1. If: (1) a guardian has been appointed in another state; (2) a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in this state; and (3) the guardian appointed in the other state gives notice to the appointing court of an intent to register the guardianship order; the guardian appointed in the other state may register the guardianship order in this state by filing certified copies of the guardian's order and letters of office as a foreign judgment in the court of this state having probate jurisdiction and venue of the registered guardianship. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 29-3.5-4-2 Registration of out-of-state protective order

Sec. 2. If: (1) a conservator has been appointed in another state; (2) a petition for a guardianship or protective order is not pending in this state; and (3) the conservator appointed in the other state gives notice to the appointing court of an intent to register the protective order; the conservator appointed in the other state may register the protective order in this state by filing as a foreign judgment certified copies of the conservator's order, letters of office, and bond, if any, in the court of this state having probate jurisdiction in any county in which property belonging to the protected person is located. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 29-3.5-4-3 Powers of a registered out-of-state guardian or conservator

Sec. 3. (a) Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this state, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties. (b) A court of this state may grant any relief available under this chapter and other laws of this state to enforce a registered order. As added by P.L.178-2011, SEC.10.

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