On
January 1, 2015,
the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction
Act (UAGPPJ) takes effect in Massachusetts. The law supplements existing
guardianship laws in the state to provide a mechanism for resolving
multi-state jurisdictional disputes. Massachusetts Governor Deval
Patrick signed the legislation which makes Massachusetts the
thirty-ninth state to adopt the UAGPPJ. A similar bill was presented
previously to the legislature in Rhode Island and is expected to be
re-introduced this year.
Full Article & Source:
New Massachusetts Guardianship Law
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