The Secretary shall be a party in interest in any proceeding:(1) for the appointment or removal of a guardian;(2) for the recognition that an individual is no longer a minor or an incapacitated person (as defined in IC 29-3-1-7.5); and(3) affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former protected person whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid at any time by the Department.Not less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing on the matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail (unless waived in writing) to the office of the Department having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending.Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.2002. As amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.42.
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