Iowa Ct. R. 7.8 (2026)

Rule 7.8 Adult guardianship and conservatorship required filings. 7.8(1) The court shall not waive the requirement to file an initial care plan, annual report, or final report in an adult guardianship proceeding. 7.8(2) The court shall not waive the requirement to file an initial plan, inventory of assets of the protected person, annual report, or final report in a conservatorship proceeding. 7.8(3) The court may extend the time for submitting any filing listed in rule 7.8(1) or 7.8(2) only upon the showing of good cause. 7.8(4) If a guardian fails to submit any filing listed in rule 7.8(1) or 7.8(2), the court may, after notice and an opportunity to cure the failure, impose sanctions, including removal of the guardian or conservator. [Court Order March 7, 2018, effective January 1, 2019; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rules 7.9 and 7.10 Reserved.