Minn. Stat. § 524.5-315: RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES OF GUARDIAN; LIMITATIONS.
Where this section sits in the code
- PROBATE; PROPERTY; ESTATES; GUARDIANSHIPS; ANATOMICAL GIFTS
- CHAPTER 524. UNIFORM PROBATE CODE
- Article 5 PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY
- Part 3 GUARDIAN OF INCAPACITATED PERSON
(a) A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of the person subject to guardianship, in a manner consistent with section 524.5-502.
(b) a guardian is not liable to a third person for acts of the person subject to guardianship 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 person subject to guardianship is not liable for injury to the person subject to guardianship resulting from the wrongful conduct of the third person.
(c) A guardian may not revoke the health care directive of a person subject to guardianship or conservatorship absent a court order.
(d) A guardian may not initiate the commitment of a person subject to guardianship to an institution except in accordance with section 524.5-313.
(e) Failure to satisfy the duties of a guardian under section 524.5-313, paragraph (c), shall be grounds for removal of a private guardian, but the guardian shall not be held liable for acts or omissions made in the discharge of the guardian's duties except for acts or omissions that result in harm to the person subject to guardianship and that constitute reckless or willful misconduct, or gross negligence.
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