In guardianship cases, an individual or entity is appointed by the court as a fiduciary to protect and manage the person and/or property of an incapacitated person or a minor. There are different types of guardianships in Indiana including limited guardianship, guardian ad litem, veterans administration guardianship, temporary guardianship, and de facto guardianship. The probate court generally has exclusive original jurisdiction over guardian and protective proceedings, but for a few exceptions involving child custody matters and mental health proceedings.
This page contains resources available in print and online related to guardianship in Indiana. Sources include state laws and rules, treatises, professional education material, and forms.
The Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) hosts training sessions and presentations on guardianship. The topics covered at these sessions varies, and includes basics of guardianship in Indiana, duties of guardians, ethical considerations, litigation updates, and more. The list below features just a few of the many ICLEF materials that are available in the collection.
H. Kennard Bennett and Sara M. McClammer
ICLEF 2017
KFI 3106 .A75 G83 2017
Training material includes an overview of legal concepts, duties of the guardian, temporary guardianships, ethical issues, and litigation update. Includes forms.
H. Kennard Bennett, et al.
ICLEF 2015
KFI 3106 .A75 G83 2015
Topics include Indiana's guardianship code, role of attorneys in guardianships, effective advocacy, due process and legal ethics. Includes forms.
John M. O'Drobinak
ICLEF 2013
KFI 3106 .A75 O37 2013
Topics include different types of guardianship and protective proceedings, accounting and asset management, claims, and more. Includes forms.
Patrick J. Healey, et al.
ICLEF 2009
KFI 3360.5 .A75 P53 2009
Topics include emergency guardianship, capacity and ethical issues. Includes forms.