Vermont § 3072 - Guardians; individuals who may serve
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3072 — Guardians; individuals who may serve, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3072. Guardians; individuals who may serve
- (a)(1) Competent individuals of at least 18 years of age may serve as guardians. (2) No individual may be appointed or serve as guardian for a person under or in need
of guardianship if the individual operates a boarding home, residential care home,
assisted living residence, nursing home, group home, developmental home, correctional
facility, psychiatric unit at a designated hospital, or other similar facility in
which the person under or in need of guardianship resides or is receiving care. (3) No person may serve as guardian for the respondent who has served as guardian ad litem
in the same proceeding. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2603 of this title, the court shall have the discretion to appoint a guardian who is not a resident
of this State, provided that the individual appointed is otherwise qualified to serve.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3072
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