30.1-29 Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors - North Dakota Statutes

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CHAPTER 30.1-29PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND MINORS30.1-29-01. (5-401) Protective proceedings. Upon petition and after notice and hearingin accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the court may appoint a conservator or make
other protective order for cause as follows:1.Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to
the estate and affairs of a minor if the court determines that a minor owns money or
property that requires management or protection which cannot otherwise be
provided, has or may have business affairs which may be jeopardized or prevented
by the minor's minority, or that funds are needed for the minor's support and
education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.2.Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to
the estate and affairs of a person if the court determines that:a.The person is unable to manage the person's property and affairs effectively for
reasons such as mental illness, mental deficiency, physical illness or disability,
advanced age, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, confinement,
detention by a foreign power, or disappearance.b.The person has property which will be wasted or dissipated unless proper
management is provided, or that funds are needed for the support, care, and
welfare of the person or those entitled to be supported by the person and that
protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide funds.30.1-29-02.(5-402) Protective proceedings - Jurisdiction of affairs of protectedpersons. Repealed by S.L. 2009, ch. 278,