Texas Estates Code

§ 1002.0015 — ALTERNATIVES TO GUARDIANSHIP

ES § 1002.0015Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 1002. DEFINITIONS

"Alternatives to guardianship" includes the:

(1)execution of a medical power of attorney under Chapter 166, Health and Safety Code;

(2)appointment of an attorney in fact or agent under a durable power of attorney as provided by Subtitle P, Title 2;

(3)execution of a declaration for mental health treatment under Chapter 137, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(4)appointment of a representative payee to manage public benefits;

(5)establishment of a joint bank account;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.