Basis for appointment of conservator for an adult.

Iowa Code § 633.553, under PROBATE CODE.

Iowa Code § 633.553

1. On petition and after notice and hearing, the court may appoint a conservator for an adult if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that both of the following are true: a. The decision-making capacity of the respondent is so impaired that the respondent is unable to make, communicate, or carry out important decisions concerning the respondent’s financial affairs. b. The appointment of a conservator is in the best interest of the respondent. 2. Section 633.551 applies to the appointment of a conservatorship under subsection 1 . 2019 Acts, ch 57, §11, 43, 44 Referred to in §633.563 , 633.567 , 633.642 , 633.675 , 633B.102