Iowa Code § 633.707 (2026)
Significant connection factors
In determining whether a respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall consider all of the following:
1. The location of the respondent’s family and other persons required to be notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding.
2. The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in the state and the duration of any absence.
3. The location of the respondent’s property.
4. The extent to which the respondent has ties to the state such as voter registration, state\n\nTue Dec 09 21:59:22 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 633 (154, 4) §633.707, PROBATE CODE 144\n\nor local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver’s license, social relationships, and receipt of services. 2010 Acts, ch 1086, §8, 24, 25; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §75 Referred to in §633.716\n\n 633.708 Exclusive basis. This part provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. 2010 Acts, ch 1086, §9, 24, 25 \n