General functions of guardian of person.
1. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a guardian of the person has the care, custody and control of the person of the ward, and has the authority and, subject to subsection 2, shall perform the duties necessary for the proper care, maintenance, education and support of the ward, including the following:
(a) Supplying the ward with food, clothing, shelter and all incidental necessaries.
(b) Authorizing medical, surgical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, hygienic or other remedial care and treatment for the ward.
(c) Seeing that the ward is properly trained and educated and that the ward has the opportunity to learn a trade, occupation or profession.
2. In the performance of the duties enumerated in subsection 1 by a guardian of the person, due regard must be given to the extent of the estate of the ward. A guardian of the person is not required to incur expenses on behalf of the ward except to the extent that the estate of the ward is sufficient to reimburse the guardian.
3. This section does not relieve a parent or other person of any duty required by law to provide for the care, support and maintenance of any dependent.
Last modified: February 25, 2006