Texas Estates Code

Sec. § 1002.0015
Alternatives to Guardianship

“Alternatives to guardianship” includes the:

(1)

execution of a medical power of attorney under Chapter 166 (Advance Directives), Health and Safety Code;

(2)

appointment of an attorney in fact or agent under a durable power of attorney as provided by Subtitle P, Title 2;

(3)

execution of a declaration for mental health treatment under Chapter 137 (Declaration for Mental Health Treatment), Civil Practice and Remedies Code;

(4)

appointment of a representative payee to manage public benefits;

(5)

establishment of a joint bank account;

(6)

creation of a management trust under Chapter 1301 (Management Trusts);

(7)

creation of a special needs trust;

(8)

designation of a guardian before the need arises under Subchapter E, Chapter 1104 (Selection of and Eligibility to Serve As Guardian); and

(9)

establishment of alternate forms of decision-making based on person-centered planning.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 214 (H.B. 39), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

Texas Estates Code

Sec. § 1002.0015 Alternatives to Guardianship