Sometimes a Missouri court does not have full authority over a guardianship case, but it can still do a few limited things. It can name a temporary emergency guardian for up to 90 days if the person needing help is physically in Missouri. It can also issue orders to protect property that is located in Missouri. If another state was already handling the case and asks Missouri to drop it, Missouri must dismiss the emergency case.
475.524. . — 1. A court of this state lacking under section 475.523 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:
(1) Appoint a in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety days for a who is physically present in this state;
(2) a with respect to real or located in this state;
(3) Appoint a guardian or for an or for whom a to the from another state has been issued under procedures similar to section 475.531.
2. If a for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the emergency appointment.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2011 H.B. 111 merged with S.B. 59 merged with S.B. 213)
Related Missouri laws
Jurisdiction
RSMo 475.523
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
RSMo 475.525
Exclusive basis
RSMo 475.522
Appropriate forum
RSMo 475.526
Definitions
RSMo 475.521
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
RSMo 475.527
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