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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A parent, legal custodian, or nonprofessional guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding one year, any powers regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or person subject to guardianship, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor person subject to guardianship.
(b) A professional guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding 30 days, any powers regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or person subject to guardianship, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor person subject to guardianship. A professional guardian delegating parental rights under this paragraph must submit the power of attorney to the court.
(c) A parent who executes a delegation of powers under this section must mail or give a copy of the document to any other parent within 30 days of its execution unless:
(1) the other parent does not have parenting time or has supervised parenting time; or
(2) there is an existing order for protection under chapter 518B or a similar law of another state in effect against the other parent to protect the parent, legal custodian, or guardian executing the delegation of powers or the child.
(d) A parent, legal custodian, or guardian of a minor child may also delegate those powers by designating a standby or temporary custodian under chapter 257B.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Probate; Property; Estates; Guardianships; Anatomical Gifts (Ch. 524-539) § 524.5-211. Delegation of power by parent or guardian - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/probate-property-estates-guardianships-anatomical-gifts-ch-524-539/mn-st-sect-524-5-211/
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