Basis for appointment of guardian for adult

59-30,141. Basis for appointment of guardian for adult. (a) On petition and after notice and hearing, the court may: (1) Appoint a guardian for an adult if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that: (A) The respondent lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care because the respondent is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions, even with appropriate supportive services, technological assistance or supported decision making; and (B) the respondent's identified needs cannot be met by a protective arrangement instead of guardianship or other less restrictive alternative; or (2) with appropriate findings, treat the petition as one for a conservatorship under K.S.A. 59-30,160 through 59-30,195, and amendments thereto, or a protective arrangement under K.S.A. 59-30,196 through 59-30,207, and amendments thereto, issue any appropriate order or dismiss the proceeding. (b) The court shall grant a guardian appointed under subsection (a) only those powers necessitated by the demonstrated needs and limitations of the respondent and issue orders that will encourage development of the respondent's maximum self-determination and independence. The court may not establish a full guardianship if a limited guardianship, protective arrangement instead of guardianship or other less restrictive alternatives would meet the needs of the respondent. History: L. 2025, ch. 40, § 64; 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