DEATH OF PROTECTED PERSON OR GUARDIAN

HB 124 clarifies procedures for guardians when a person under their care (a "protected person") or the guardian themselves dies. It requires guardians to notify the court within three days of a protected person's death, obtain a death certificate without court approval, and request court hearings for funeral arrangements or using the estate for funeral costs if no family or will-appointed representative is available. The bill allows guardians to temporarily act as personal representatives to manage the estate, with conservators prioritized for this role if both seek it, and mandates a final court report within 45 days of death. These changes streamline estate handling for vulnerable individuals while ensuring court oversight for key decisions.