Sec. 3. (a) A volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program shall: (1) serve as a guardian to represent and protect the best interests of an incapacitated person or senior including the person's property; (2) investigate and gather information regarding the health, welfare, and financial circumstances of the incapacitated person or senior, as directed by a court; (3) facilitate and authorize health care, social welfare, and residential placement services as needed by the incapacitated person or senior; (4) advocate for the rights of the incapacitated person or senior; (5) facilitate legal representation for the incapacitated person or senior; (6) provide the court with the required reports under section 2 of this chapter; and (7) perform any other responsibilities required by the court. (b) A volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program has the duties of the guardian of a minor listed in IC 29-3-8-1 and IC 29-3-8-3 .
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