Title 475 · MO 475

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Citation: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 475.083

Section: 475.083

475.083 ;   (5)  The least restrictive form of guardianship assistance, taking into consideration the ward's functional limitations, personal needs, and preferences;   (6)  Be restored to capacity at the earliest possible time;   (7)  Receive information from the court that describes the ward's rights, including rights the ward may seek by petitioning the court; and   (8)  Participate in any health care decision-making process.   2.  An adult ward may petition the court to grant the ward the right to:   (1)  Contract to marry or to petition for dissolution of marriage;   (2)  Make, modify, or terminate other contracts or ratify contracts made by the ward;   (3)  Consent to medical treatment;   (4)  Establish a residence or dwelling place;   (5)  Change domicile;   (6)  Bring or defend any action at law or equity, except an action relating to the guardianship; or   (7)  Drive a motor vehicle if the ward can pass the required driving test.   3.  The appointment of a guardian shall revoke the powers of an agent who was previously appointed by the ward to act as an agent under a durable power of attorney for health care, unless the court so orders.   4.  The appointment of a guardian is not a determination that the ward lacks testamentary capacity. ­­-------- (L. 2018 S.B. 806)

---- end of effective  28 Aug 2018 ---- use this link to bookmark section  475.361

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