29A-5-102. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter mean:(1)'Absentee,' any individual who has disappeared, who has been forcibly detained either illegally or by a foreign power, or who is otherwise located in a foreign country and is unable to return;(2)'Conservator,' one appointed by the court to be responsible for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person;(3)'Court representative,' any individual appointed by the court to make investigations and recommendations as provided in this chapter or as otherwise ordered by the court;(4)'Guardian,' one appointed by the court to be responsible for the personal affairs of a minor or protected person, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem;(5)'Interested person,' any individual who is the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding, and any entity, public agency, or other individual with an interest in the proceeding, either generally or as to a particular matter;(6)'Limited conservator,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of ;(6)'Limited conservator,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of appointment;(7)'Limited guardian,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for the personal affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of appointment;(8)'Minor,' any individual under eighteen years of age;(9)'Person alleged to need protection,' any individual for whom the appointment of a guardian or conservator is being sought other than for reasons of minority;(10)'Protected person,' any individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed other than for reasons of minority.Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a 'guardian' includes a 'limited guardian,' and any reference to a 'conservator' includes a 'limited conservator.' Any reference to a 'conservator' also includes a guardian with authority to manage the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person who was appointed prior to July 1, 1993. Any reference to a 'person' refers to either an 'interested person,' a 'person alleged to need the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person who was appointed prior to July 1, 1993. Any reference to a 'person' refers to either an 'interested person,' a 'person alleged to need protection,' or a 'protected person,' as the context requires, and does not refer to a 'person' as defined in §2-14-2(18). Source: SL 1993, ch 213, §2; SDCL 30-36-2; SL 1995, ch 167, §§176, 181. 29A-5-102. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter mean:(1)'Absentee,' any individual who has disappeared, who has been forcibly detained either illegally or by a foreign power, or who is otherwise located in a foreign country and is unable to return;(2)'Conservator,' one appointed by the court to be responsible for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person;(3)'Court representative,' any individual appointed by the court to make investigations and recommendations as provided in this chapter or as otherwise ordered by the court;(4)'Guardian,' one appointed by the court to be responsible for the personal affairs of a minor or protected person, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem;(5)'Interested person,' any individual who is the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding, and any entity, public agency, or other individual with an interest in the proceeding, either generally or as to a particular matter;(6)'Limited conservator,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of ;(6)'Limited conservator,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for managing the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of appointment;(7)'Limited guardian,' one appointed by the court who has only those responsibilities for the personal affairs of a minor or protected person as are specified in the order of appointment;(8)'Minor,' any individual under eighteen years of age;(9)'Person alleged to need protection,' any individual for whom the appointment of a guardian or conservator is being sought other than for reasons of minority;(10)'Protected person,' any individual for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed other than for reasons of minority.Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference to a 'guardian' includes a 'limited guardian,' and any reference to a 'conservator' includes a 'limited conservator.' Any reference to a 'conservator' also includes a guardian with authority to manage the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person who was appointed prior to July 1, 1993. Any reference to a 'person' refers to either an 'interested person,' a 'person alleged to need the estate and financial affairs of a minor or protected person who was appointed prior to July 1, 1993. Any reference to a 'person' refers to either an 'interested person,' a 'person alleged to need protection,' or a 'protected person,' as the context requires, and does not refer to a 'person' as defined in §2-14-2(18). Source: SL 1993, ch 213, §2; SDCL 30-36-2; SL 1995, ch 167, §§176, 181.
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