Section 232D.402 - Duties and responsibilities of guardian1. A guardian is a fiduciary and shall act in the best interest of the minor and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence in performing guardianship duties and responsibilities. The fiduciary duties of a guardian for an adult set forth in chapter 633 are applicable to a guardian under this chapter.2. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian has the duty and responsibility to ensure the minor's health, education, safety, welfare, and support.3. A guardian with whom the minor is not living should maintain regular contact with the minor.4. A guardian should make reasonable efforts to facilitate the continuation of the relationship of the minor and the minor's parents subject to section 232D.401, subsection 5.5. A guardian shall file the reports with the court required under section 232D.501.6. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the permanent residence of the minor and the minor's new address.7. A guardian shall promptly inform the court of any change in the minor's school or school district. 2019 Acts, ch 56, § 23, 44, 45 Referred to in §144F.2, 144F.6
Section takes effect January 1, 2020, and applies to guardianships and guardianship proceedings of minors established or pending before, on, or after that date; 2019 Acts, ch 56, §44, 45