Modifies provisions relating to the appointment of a guardian or conservator

Summary

The bill orders courts to first consider the incapacitated person’s own nominee and close relatives before appointing an unrelated guardian or conservator. It adds mandatory background and, for conservators, credit screenings, with limited exemptions, and lets nationally accredited professionals skip some checks. The goal is to protect vulnerable adults while ensuring qualified caretakers are chosen.

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