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RSA 547-B:1 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide guardianship and protection services where such services are required by law and are otherwise unavailable.
RSA 547-B:2 Program Established
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There is hereby established a public guardianship and protection program which shall operate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
RSA 547-B:3 Appointment of Guardian
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I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when nomination of a guardian is required under RSA 135-C:60 or RSA 171-A:10, and there is no relative, friend, or other interested person available, willing, and able to serve in such a capacity, the probate court ma…
RSA 547-B:4 Powers and Duties
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Except as limited by law or court order, the public guardianship and protection program shall have the same powers and duties as those granted to private guardians or conservators, pursuant to RSA 464-A. The public guardianship and protection program shall file annual reports wit…