Vermont Statutes Title 14. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations, § 2711. Nonresidents;  powers of guardian

When on the petition of a nonresident person, or other person interested in the welfare of that person, it appears that the person owns or has an interest in real or personal estate situated in this state, and that the person, if a resident, would be liable to be put under guardianship under any of the provisions of this chapter, the probate division of the superior court may appoint a guardian as to the property of that person within this state.  As to such property the guardian shall have the same powers, rights and duties as a guardian appointed for a person residing within the state.