Duties and responsibilities of guardian.

1. A guardian is a fiduciary and shall act in the best interest of the minor and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence in performing guardianship duties and responsibilities. The fiduciary duties of a guardian for an adult set forth in chapter 633 are applicable to a guardian under this chapter . 2. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian has the duty and responsibility to ensure the minor’s health, education, safety, welfare, and support. 3. A guardian with whom the minor is not living should maintain regular contact with the minor. 4. A guardian should make reasonable efforts to facilitate the continuation of the relationship of the minor and the minor’s parents subject to section 232D.401, subsection 5 . 5. A guardian shall file the reports with the court required under section 232D.501 . 6. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the permanent residence of the minor and the minor’s new address. 7. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the minor’s school or school district. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §23, 44, 45 Referred to in §144F.2 , 144F.6 , 600.8