Powers of guardian for minor

59-30,137. Powers of guardian for minor. (a) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian of a minor has the powers a parent otherwise would have regarding the minor's support, care, education, health, safety and welfare. (b) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian for a minor may: (1) If authorized by the court under K.S.A. 59-30,138, and amendments thereto, apply for and receive funds and benefits otherwise payable for the support of the minor to the minor's parent, guardian or custodian under a statutory system of benefits or insurance or any private contract, devise, trust, conservatorship or custodianship; (2) unless inconsistent with a court order entitled to recognition in this state, take custody of the minor and establish the minor's place of dwelling and, on authorization of the court, establish or move the minor's dwelling outside this state; (3) if the minor is not subject to conservatorship, commence a proceeding, including an administrative proceeding, or take other appropriate action to compel a person to support the minor or make a payment for the benefit of the minor; and (4) consent to health or other care, treatment or service for the minor. (c) The court may authorize a guardian for a minor to consent to the adoption of the minor if the minor does not have a parent. (d) A guardian for a minor may consent to the marriage of the minor if authorized by the court, and the guardianship shall terminate upon such marriage. History: L. 2025, ch. 40, § 60; January 1, 2026. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026