What powers does an emergency guardian in Minnesota have?
Immediately upon receipt of the petition for an emergency guardianship, the court appoints a lawyer to represent the ward in the proceeding. In most cases, reasonable notice of the time and place of a hearing on the petition must be given to the ward and any other persons as the court directs. However, an emergency guardian may be appointed without notice to the ward and the ward’s lawyer if the court finds from affidavit or other sworn testimony that the ward will be substantially harmed before a hearing on the appointment can be held. If the court appoints an emergency guardian without notice to the ward, the ward must be given notice of the appointment within 48 hours after the appointment. The court shall hold a hearing on the appropriateness of the appointment within five days after the appointment.
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