Utah Code § 75-5-301.5

Rights of a person alleged to be incapacitated -- Rights of an incapacitated
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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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