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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in sections 5123.55 to 5123.59 of the Revised Code:
(A) “Guardian” means a guardian of the person, limited guardian, interim guardian, or emergency guardian pursuant to appointment by the probate court under Chapter 2111. of the Revised Code.
(B) “Trustee” means a trustee appointed by and accountable to the probate court, in lieu of a guardian and without a judicial determination of incompetency, with respect to an estate of ten thousand dollars or less.
(C) “Protector” means an agency under contract with the department of developmental disabilities acting with or without court appointment to provide guidance, service, and encouragement in the development of maximum self-reliance to a person with a developmental disability, independent of any determination of incompetency.
(D) “Protective service” means performance of the duties of a guardian, trustee, or conservator, or acting as a protector, with respect to a person with a developmental disability.
(E) “Conservator” means a conservator of the person pursuant to an appointment by a probate court under Chapter 2111. of the Revised Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Ohio Revised Code Title LI. Public Welfare § 5123.55 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/oh/title-li-public-welfare/oh-rev-code-sect-5123-55/
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