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Utah House backs compromise to preserve counsel in guardianship cases; bill passes 69–0
Summary
The House approved a second-substitute to HB167 to extend protections for parents seeking guardianship of incapacitated adult children while preserving counsel in most cases; the measure passed the House 69–0 and goes to the Senate.
Representative Winder urged the House to pass a second substitute to House Bill 167, saying the measure preserves access to counsel for incapacitated adults while maintaining a safety valve for indigent cases. "Last year, we had 91 requests in the state guardian signature program. All 91 were met," Winder said, arguing the program helps families avoid the expense of hiring an attorney.
The bill responds to a program that…
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