14-5401. Protective proceedings
Upon petition and after notice and a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
this article, the court may appoint a conservator or make another protective order for
cause as follows:
1. Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation
to the estate and affairs of a minor if the court determines that a minor owns money or
property that requires management or protection which cannot otherwise be provided or has
or may have affairs which may be jeopardized or prevented by his minority or that funds
are needed for his support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to
obtain or provide funds.
2. Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation
to the estate and affairs of a person if the court determines both of the following:
(a) The person is unable to manage the person's estate and affairs effectively for
reasons such as mental illness, mental deficiency, mental disorder, physical illness or
disability, chronic use of drugs, chronic intoxication, confinement, detention by a
foreign power or disappearance.
(b) The person has property which will be wasted or dissipated unless proper
management is provided, or that funds are needed for the support, care and welfare of the
person or those entitled to be supported by the person and that protection is necessary
or desirable to obtain or provide funds.
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