Adult guardianship proceedings in Vermont will be consolidated into the Probate Division of the Superior Court.

The bill proposes to unify adult guardianship proceedings under the Probate Division of the Superior Court, ensuring a consistent set of procedural protections and options. It eliminates the Family Division's jurisdiction over guardianships, including those for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Probate Division will now handle all guardianship cases, providing enhanced protections such as mandatory evaluations, court orders for guardianship, and the option for voluntary guardianship.

Adult guardianship proceedings in Vermont will be consolidated into the Probate Division of the Superior Court.

The bill proposes to unify adult guardianship proceedings under the Probate Division of the Superior Court, ensuring a consistent set of procedural protections and options. It eliminates the Family Division's jurisdiction over guardianships, including those for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Probate Division will now handle all guardianship cases, providing enhanced protections such as mandatory evaluations, court orders for guardianship, and the option for voluntary guardianship.