Arkansas Code Title 28. Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships § 28-65-101. Definitions

(1) “Essential requirements for health or safety” means the health care, food, shelter, clothing, and protection without which serious illness or serious physical injury will occur;

(2) “Evaluation” means a professional assessment of the abilities of the respondent and the impact of any impairments on the individual's capability to meet the essential requirements for his or her health or safety or to manage his or her estate;

(3) “Guardian” means one appointed by a court to have the care and custody of the person or of the estate, or of both, of an incapacitated person;

(4) “Guardian ad litem” means one appointed by a court in which a particular proceeding is pending to represent a ward or an unborn person in that proceeding;

(6) “Least restrictive alternative” means the form of assistance that least interferes with the legal capacity of the respondent to act in his or her own behalf;

(7) “Limited guardian” means one whose powers and authority have been limited to the specific powers, authorities, and duties set forth in the order of appointment;

(8) “Professional” means a physician, licensed psychologist, or licensed certified social worker with training, experience, and knowledge of the particular alleged disability of the respondent;

(9) “Relative” means the spouse, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, or sibling of a ward;

(10) “Temporary guardian” means a guardian appointed pursuant to § 28-65-218; and

(11) “Ward” means an incapacitated person for whom a guardian has been appointed.