The bill amends K.S.A. 59-30,176, which outlines the responsibilities and duties of conservators in Kansas. It emphasizes the fiduciary nature of conservators, requiring them to act with prudence, loyalty, and diligence while promoting the self-determination of individuals under conservatorship. The bill specifies that conservators must make decisions based on what they reasonably believe the individual would choose if capable, while also considering the individual's rights and well-being. Additionally, it mandates that conservators manage the conservatorship estate prudently, taking into account various economic factors and the individual's specific circumstances.

Significant changes include the requirement for conservators to notify relevant entities about court orders regarding the conservatee's estate assets within 15 calendar days, replacing the previous obligation to notify financial institutions. The bill also updates the terminology regarding the publication of the act, changing it from the "statute book" to the "Kansas register." Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 59-30,176, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous law governing conservatorship in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 59-30
As Amended by Senate Committee: 59-30
As Amended by House Committee: 59-30