Alternatives To Guardianship

Sec. 1002.0015. ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP. "Alternatives to guardianship" includes the: (1) execution of a medical power of attorney under Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code; (2) appointment of an attorney in fact or agent under a durable power of attorney as provided by Subtitle P, Title 2; (3) execution of a declaration for mental health treatment under Chapter 137, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; (4) appointment of a representative payee to manage public benefits; (5) establishment of a joint bank account; (6) creation of a management trust under Chapter 1301; (7) creation of a special needs trust; (8) designation of a guardian before the need arises under Subchapter E, Chapter 1104; and (9) establishment of alternate forms of decision-making based on person-centered planning. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.