Section 29-3-8.5-3 - Duties(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.Amended by P.L. 4-2020,SEC. 7, eff. 7/1/2020.As added by P.L. 41-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L. 11-2006, SEC.4; P.L. 72-2010, SEC.7.