This bill provides guidance to the Probate Courts in the determination of whether an emergency exists that necessitates the appointment of a temporary guardian or conservator. The court may make such an appointment in order to prevent serious, immediate and irreparable harm to the health or financial interests of the person.

This bill changes the law regarding when the visitor or guardian ad litem shall advise the court that the appointment of the temporary guardian or conservator is being contested. The change is intended to broaden the language to allow the visitor or guardian ad litem to base the recommendation on other considerations or circumstances that may be present and observed.