When a guardian or conservator from another state registers their court order in Missouri, they are allowed to do their job in Missouri too. They can do everything their original order allows, as long as it does not go against Missouri law. Missouri courts can also step in and help enforce that registered order if needed.
475.543. Effect of . — 1. Upon registration of a or from another state, the or may exercise in this state all powers in the of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of this state, subject to any conditions imposed upon parties.
2. A court of this state may any available under sections 475.501 to 475.555 and other law of this state to a order.
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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
State law applicability
RSMo 475.544
Registration of protective orders
RSMo 475.542
Registration of guardianship orders
RSMo 475.541
Uniformity of application and construction
RSMo 475.551
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
RSMo 475.552
Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state
RSMo 475.532
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