person. (1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or any other law, a person alleged to be incapacitated has the right to: (a) be represented by counsel before a guardianship is imposed and have counsel represent the person during the guardianship proceeding, except as provided in Subsection 75-5-303(6)(e); (b) receive a copy of all documents filed in a guardianship proceeding; (c) have a relative, physician, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the person during the guardianship proceeding; (d) receive information about guardianships from the court; and (e) be treated with respect and dignity. (2) For a guardianship granted before May 7, 2025, the rights of an incapacitated person for whom a guardian is appointed are in accordance with the statutory provisions in effect as of the date that the guardianship was granted, including, as applicable, Subsection 75-5-312(1)(c)(i) unless expressly limited by a court in the order of appointment. (3) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or any other law, for a guardianship granted on or after May 7, 2025, an incapacitated person for whom a guardian is appointed has the right to: (a) have counsel represent the incapacitated person at any time after the guardian is appointed; (b) have a relative, physician, physician assistant, or any interested person speak about or raise any issue of concern on behalf of the person in any court hearing about the guardianship; (c) receive a copy of all documents filed in court regarding the guardianship; (d) receive information about guardianships from the court; (e) ask questions and express concerns or complaints about a guardian and the actions of a guardian to the court; (f) be granted the greatest degree of freedom possible that is consistent with the reasons for the guardianship; (g) be treated with respect and dignity; (h) be treated fairly by the incapacitated person's guardian; (i) have all services provided by a guardian at a reasonable rate of compensation; (j) have a court review any request for payment by a guardian to avoid excessive or unnecessary fees or duplicative billing; (k) receive prudent financial management of the incapacitated person's property; (l) subject to Subsections 75-5-312(4)(h) and 75-5-417(4), and subject to the exception provided in Subsection 75-5-312(7)(d), receive a copy of an accounting report regarding the incapacitated person's estate that is submitted to the court by the guardian under Section
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