Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4105 (2026)

Office of Public Guardian; duties

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The office:

(1) Shall provide immediate response when a guardian or conservator is needed in an emergency situation;

(2) Shall provide an option upon the resignation, removal, or discharge of a guardian or conservator so that there is no lapse in service to the ward or protected person;

(3) Shall provide equal access and protection for all individuals in need of guardianship or conservatorship services;

(4) Shall promote or provide public education to increase the awareness of the duties of guardians and conservators and encourage more people to serve as private guardians or private conservators;

(5) Shall recruit members of the general public or family members to serve as guardians or conservators and provide adequate training and support to enhance their success;

(6) Shall act as a resource to persons already serving as guardians or conservators for education, information, and support;

(7) Shall safeguard the rights of individuals by exploring all options available to support individuals in the least restrictive manner possible and seek full guardianship only as a last resort; and

(8) Shall model the highest standard of practice for guardians and conservators to improve the performance of all guardians and conservators in the state.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2021–2021 · leading case: In re Guardianship of Nicholas H., 958 N.W.2d 661 (Neb. 2021).
In re Guardianship of Nicholas H., 958 N.W.2d 661 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 5× “24 Section 30-4103(9) of the Public Guardianship Act defines “[s]uccessor guardian” to mean “a person or entity who is recruited by the [OPG] to become a guardian for a ward previously served by the [OPG].”
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4105(5): 1 case
In re Guardianship of Nicholas H., 958 N.W.2d 661 (Neb. 2021). “24 Section 30-4103(9) of the Public Guardianship Act defines “[s]uccessor guardian” to mean “a person or entity who is recruited by the [OPG] to become a guardian for a ward previously served by the [OPG].”
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