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Representative proposes statewide study of guardianship and conservatorship oversight after fraud and inconsistency concerns
Summary
Rep. Brian Close asked the House Committee on Human Services to authorize an interim study (HJ 26) of Montana—s guardianship and conservatorship system, citing lack of licensing, inconsistent court oversight, and examples of financial abuse. DPHHS and elder-advocacy groups supported the study.
Representative Brian Close (House District 65) introduced House Joint Resolution 26 to request an interim study of Montana—s guardianship and conservatorship system. Close told the committee the statutory framework for appointing guardians and conservators lacks standardized licensing, auditing and consistent reporting and that the gap creates risk for vulnerable adults and their assets.
Why the study: Close said…
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