Iowa § 232D.311 - 232D.311 Appointment of guardian for minor approaching majority on a standby basis.

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§ 232D.311. 232D.311 Appointment of guardian for minor approaching majority on a standby basis.

Notwithstanding section 232D.103, any adult with an interest in the welfare of a minor who is at least seventeen years and six months of age may file a verified petition pursuant to section 633.556 to initiate a proceeding to appoint a guardian of the minor to take effect on the minor’s eighteenth birthday. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §21, 44, 45 Thu Dec 11 19:09:08 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 232D.311 (9, 0)

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