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AS 13.26.695 Definitions.
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In AS 13.26.600 — 13.26.695, (1) “benefits from government programs or civil or military service” means a benefit, a program, or assistance provided under a statute or regulation, including social security, Medicare, and Medicaid; (2) “good faith” means honesty in fact; (3) “inca…
AS 13.26.700 Purpose.
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The legislature recognizes that many Alaskans, for reasons of incapacity or minority, are in need of a guardian or conservator. Often these persons cannot find a person able and willing to serve as guardian or conservator. The legislature intends through AS 13.26.700 — 13.26.750 …
AS 13.26.710 Public guardian.
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(a) The office of public advocacy (AS 44.21.400) shall serve as the public guardian. (b) A court may order the public guardian to act as full guardian, partial guardian, conservator, or special conservator for a person who is determined under this chapter to be in need of guardia…
AS 13.26.720 Powers and duties of public guardian.
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(a) The public guardian has the same powers and duties with respect to the public guardian's wards and protected persons as a private guardian or conservator. (b) The public guardian, when appointed as guardian or conservator, shall endeavor, for as long as practical, to find a s…