This bill amends existing guardianship laws in Wyoming to enhance the monitoring and reporting responsibilities of guardians and conservators. It mandates that guardians make monthly in-person contacts with their wards to assess their well-being, which must be documented and reported to the court. Additionally, the bill establishes that guardians can charge reasonable fees and expenses to the ward or their estate, but only if the court determines that the ward has the financial ability to pay without jeopardizing their financial independence. The bill also specifies that guardians must notify relevant entities of their appointment.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for guardians and conservators, including the obligation to maintain a written account of each in-person contact with the ward and to inform all entities they pay on behalf of the ward about their appointment. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 3-1-206, 3-2-104, 3-2-201, 3-3-601