633.637 Powers of ward. 1. A ward for whom a conservator has been appointed shall not have the power to convey, encumber, or dispose of property in any manner, other than by will if the ward possessesthe requisite testamentary capacity, unless the court determines that the ward has a limitedability to handle the ward’s own funds. If the court makes such a finding, the court shallspecify to what extent the ward may possess and use the ward’s own funds. 2. Any modification of the powers of the ward that would be more restrictive of the ward’s control over the ward’s financial affairs shall be based upon clear and convincing evidenceand the burden of persuasion is on the conservator. Any modification that would be lessrestrictive of the ward’s control over the ward’s financial affairs shall be based upon proof inaccordance with the requirements of section 633.675. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.637]97 Acts, ch 178, §15; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §88Referred to in §633.551, 633.596, 633.638 Sat Dec 23 11:27:27 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 633.637 (36, 0)
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